scrambling
Scrambling (noun) means climbing steep or rocky terrain using both hands and feet for balance. Example: “Scrambling up the ridge took nearly an hour.”
How to use scrambling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of climbing rough ground by hand and foot, or describing hurried, disorganized movement.
Word forms
more scrambling comparative, scramblings plural, most scrambling superlative
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_____ up the ridge took nearly an hour.
Etymology
(linguistics): Coined by American linguist John R. Ross in 1967.
Rhymes for scrambling
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What does “scrambling” mean?
The word “scrambling” means climbing steep or rocky terrain using both hands and feet for balance. In plain terms, the activity of climbing rough ground by hand and foot, or describing hurried, disorganized movement.
How do you use “scrambling” in a sentence?
Here is “scrambling” used in a sentence: “Scrambling up the ridge took nearly an hour.”
What part of speech is “scrambling”?
Depending on how it is used, “scrambling” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “scrambling” a common word?
“Scrambling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scrambling” have?
“Scrambling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: climbing steep or rocky terrain using both hands and feet for balance.