Scrambler
noun
A person or thing that scrambles.
Tom was a good scrambler, always ready to run away if things got tough.
noun
A device that makes radio signals or digital data difficult to understand in order to prevent unauthorized access.
The scrambler in the radio equipment makes the communication private from prying ears.
Often appears as...
- signal scrambler
- voice scrambler
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of motorbike specifically designed for use on rough tracks.
The rider revved his scrambler, ready to take on the dirt track.
Often appears as...
- ride a scrambler
- buy a scrambler
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An amusement park ride with spinning cars.
The kids couldn't get enough of the scrambler; they must have ridden it ten times.
Often appears as...
- scrambler ride
- get on the scrambler
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A person or thing that scrambles.
Tom was a good scrambler, always ready to run away if things got tough.
noun
A device that makes radio signals or digital data difficult to understand in order to prevent unauthorized access.
The scrambler in the radio equipment makes the communication private from prying ears.
Often appears as...
- signal scrambler
- voice scrambler
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of motorbike specifically designed for use on rough tracks.
The rider revved his scrambler, ready to take on the dirt track.
Often appears as...
- ride a scrambler
- buy a scrambler
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An amusement park ride with spinning cars.
The kids couldn't get enough of the scrambler; they must have ridden it ten times.
Often appears as...
- scrambler ride
- get on the scrambler
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2General Action
Used to describe quick movement to evade or overcome something.
The player was a talented scrambler behind the line.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
It can be used figuratively to describe someone adept at dealing with difficult situations.
She's a real scrambler when it comes to negotiations.
Pro Tip 1/2General Action
Used to describe quick movement to evade or overcome something.
The player was a talented scrambler behind the line.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
It can be used figuratively to describe someone adept at dealing with difficult situations.
She's a real scrambler when it comes to negotiations.
Pro Tip 1/2General Action
Used to describe quick movement to evade or overcome something.
The player was a talented scrambler behind the line.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
It can be used figuratively to describe someone adept at dealing with difficult situations.
She's a real scrambler when it comes to negotiations.
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Quote examples
Carol Loomis
American Journalist
Carl Icahn, corporate raider by trade, is creative, a scrambler, and certainly not to be underestimated.
Quote examples
Carol Loomis
American Journalist
Carl Icahn, corporate raider by trade, is creative, a scrambler, and certainly not to be underestimated.
Example 1 of 1
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