scrambler

[ skram-bler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that scrambles.
2. an electronic device that mixes and confuses telecommunications signals in order to make them unintelligible through certain circuits. Compare unscrambler ( def 2 ).

scrambler

/ ˈskræmblə /

noun

1. a plant that produces long weak shoots by which it grows over other plants
2. an electronic device that renders speech unintelligible during transmission, normal speech being restored at the receiving system

scrambler

/ skrăm′blər /

1. An electronic device that scrambles telecommunication signals to make them unintelligible to anyone without a special receiver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrambler¹

First recorded in 1680–90; scramble + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“I’ve spoken to many business owners who say their businesses are under threat because of the scramblers and the quad bikes and the e-bikes flying through on the pavement,” he said.

From BBC

They are generally considered nature's ultimate information scramblers.

From Science Daily

Police said the suspect, who was wearing black clothing with an orange high-vis jacket, rode off on a bike, thought to be an e-bike or a scrambler bike.

From BBC

As productive as Daniels has been as a passer, his elusiveness and breakaway speed as a scrambler have distinguished him.

From Seattle Times

Klein: A scrambler, or at least quarterbacks with the ability to make plays out of the pocket.

From Los Angeles Times

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