to clamber with hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble over the rocks.-to struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.-to collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up wealth.-to prepare (eggs) as a dish for the table, by stirring the yolks and whites together while cooking.-the act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or clambering.-the act of jostling and pushing for something desired; eager and unceremonious struggle for what is thrown or held out; as, a scramble for office.