scramble
//ˈskræmbəl//
Verb
To move or climb quickly using one's hands and feet, especially in a hurried or awkward manner
We scrambled up the rocky hill to get a better view.
To compete or struggle with others in a disorderly or hurried way to obtain or achieve something
Shoppers scrambled to get the best deals on Black Friday.
To mix or jumble things together in a confused or disorderly way
The papers got scrambled when they fell off the desk.
To cook eggs by stirring them while frying
I scrambled some eggs for breakfast.
To alter or encode a signal or transmission to make it unintelligible without a decoding device
The military scrambles all radio communications to prevent interception.
Noun
A difficult or hurried climb or movement using hands and feet
It was a difficult scramble up the rocky slope.
A disorderly struggle or competition for something
There was a scramble for the best seats when the doors opened.
A motorcycle race over rough terrain
He competed in a scramble through the muddy hills.