scrambler

scram·bler

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skram-bler]
- /ˈskræm blər/
- /ˈskræm.blər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skram-bler]
- /ˈskræm blər/

Definitions of scrambler word

noun scrambler a person or thing that scrambles. 1
noun scrambler an electronic device that mixes and confuses telecommunications signals in order to make them unintelligible through certain circuits. Compare unscrambler (def 2). 1
noun scrambler off-road motorcycle 1
noun scrambler device that encrypts signals 1
countable noun scrambler A scrambler is an electronic device which alters the sound of a radio or telephone message so that it can only be understood by someone who has special equipment. 0
noun scrambler a plant that produces long weak shoots by which it grows over other plants 0

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Origin of scrambler

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1680-90; scramble + -er1

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Parts of speech for Scrambler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scrambler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for scrambler

noun scrambler

dirt bike — a small motorcycle designed and built with special tires and suspension for riding on unpaved roads and over rough terrain.
minibike — a small, lightweight motorcycle with a low frame and designed generally for off-highway use.
motor scooter — scooter1 (def 2).
motorbike — a small, lightweight motorcycle.
motorcyclist — a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers.

All 6 Synonyms of scrambler