scramble down
Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words
A difficult or hurried descent.
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Examples (10)
- The hikers had to scramble down the steep hillside.
- She quickly scrambled down the ladder to escape the fire.
- Be careful not to slip as you scramble down those rocks.
- They watched the children scramble down the embankment to reach the river.
- After the accident, he managed to scramble down the wreckage.
- We will need ropes to safely scramble down this cliff.
- The little monkey scrambled down the tree trunk with surprising speed.
- Don't try to scramble down that unstable slope; it's too dangerous.
- He had to scramble down the narrow passage to retrieve his dropped keys.
- If you want to reach the hidden beach, you'll have to scramble down a rocky path.