(historical) The proliferation of conflicting European claims to African territories during the New Imperialist period between 1881 and 1914.

Alternative form of scramasax

plural of scramaseax

(New Zealand, Australia) An event where lollies are thrown on the ground for children to pick up, often at parades, school galas, community events, etc.

(historical) A type of dagger or sword used by the Anglo-Saxons.

With a scrambling motion.

plural of pedestrian scramble

A road intersection where all traffic is stopped, allowing pedestrians to cross in all directions including diagonally.

(idiomatic, slang, Britain) A free for all or panic situation.

(chess) A situation in which one or both players have very little remaining time on their clocks, therefore increasing the chance of inaccuracies or blunders being played as well as the risk of flagging.