kraxeln — meaning in English

English meaning

• grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
• scramble verb To move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.

Senses

kraxeln is used for these senses in English:

• grapple (transitive) To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
• scramble (intransitive) To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.

grapple — full definition

1. verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
2. verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
3. noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.

scramble — full definition

1. verb To move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.
2. verb To mix eggs and cook them while stirring so they set in soft curds.
3. verb To rush aircraft or personnel into action quickly in response to an emergency.
4. noun A disorderly rush or struggle, especially to get or reach something.

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