scrambling — the action of climbing or moving over rough ground using hands and feet
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of climbing or moving over rough ground using hands and feet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskræmblɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 손과 발을 사용해 험한 지형을 오르거나 이동하는 행동
Korean pronunciation: **스크**램블링
Example Sentences
- The students were scrambling to finish their homework before the teacher arrived.
- After dropping his phone in the dark theater, Tom was scrambling around on all fours like a confused puppy.
- The hikers enjoyed scrambling over the ancient rock formations in the national park.
scrambling
NOUN//ˈskræmblɪŋ//
the action of climbing or moving over rough ground using hands and feet
the action of climbing or moving over rough ground using hands and feet
Scrambling up rocks reveals rambling tales and gambling!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 등장한 'scramble'에서 파생된 단어로, 원래는 '손으로 할퀴다, 긁다'는 의미의 'scamble'과 관련이 있습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '서둘러 기어오르다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students were scrambling to finish their homework before the teacher arrived.”
“After dropping his phone in the dark theater, Tom was scrambling around on all fours like a confused puppy.”
“The hikers enjoyed scrambling over the ancient rock formations in the national park.”
“When the pizza delivery arrived, there was a mad scrambling among the roommates to find their wallets.”
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