Meaning of the word scrambling in English

What does scrambling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scrambling

US /ˈskræm.blɪŋ/
UK /ˈskræm.blɪŋ/

Noun

the action of moving quickly and awkwardly, typically on hands and knees

Example:
The children enjoyed the scrambling up the hill.
There was a lot of scrambling to get to the front of the line.

Adjective

moving quickly and awkwardly, typically on hands and knees

Example:
The little monkey was scrambling up the tree.
He made a scrambling attempt to catch the ball.