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1. Verb

To clamber with hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble over the rocks.

2. Verb

To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.

3. Verb

To collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up wealth.

4. Verb

To prepare (eggs) as a dish for the table, by stirring the yolks and whites together while cooking.

5. Noun

The act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or clambering.

6. Noun

The act of jostling and pushing for something desired; eager and unceremonious struggle for what is thrown or held out; as, a scramble for office.
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