Definition of: scramble

(skram′bəl) v. ·bled, ·bling v.i.
1. To move by clambering or crawling on hands and feet.
2. To struggle with others in a disorderly manner; scuffle; also, to strive for something in such a manner.
—v.t.
3. To mix together haphazardly or confusedly.
4. To gather or collect hurriedly or confusedly.
5. To cook (eggs) with the yolks and whites stirred together, usually with milk and butter.
6. Telecom. To invert or otherwise alter the frequency spectrum of (radio or wireless messages) so as to insure secrecy.
—noun The act of scrambling; a disorderly performance or struggle. [Prob. nasalized var. of SCRABBLE]