scrabblings

[US]/ˈskræb.əl.ɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈskræb.əl.ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to move or scrape around in a hurried or clumsy way; to search for something by using hands or fingers

Phrases & Collocations

scrabbling for answers

scrabbling in dirt

scrabbling up rocks

scrabbling around

scrabbling for food

scrabbling through papers

scrabbling for space

scrabbling to survive

scrabbling for attention

Example Sentences

she was scrabbling through her bag to find her keys.

the children were scrabbling up the hill to catch the ice cream truck.

he was scrabbling for answers during the pop quiz.

she found herself scrabbling to finish the project before the deadline.

the cat was scrabbling at the door to be let in.

he was scrabbling for words to express his feelings.

they were scrabbling over the last piece of pizza.

she was scrabbling to get her notes organized before the meeting.

the dog was scrabbling in the dirt, looking for a bone.

he was scrabbling to climb the steep rock face.

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