Definitions

1. verb

to move or rub something roughly against another surface

“She had to scrabble through the mud to reach the other side of the field.”

2. noun

a game in which players create words from lettered squares, typically on a game board

“I spent hours playing Scrabble with my family on the weekend.”

3. verb

to search or look for something in a difficult or careless manner

“He had to scrabble through his notes to find the information he needed.”

4. noun

a mixture of loose stones, gravel, or earth

“The road was covered in a thick layer of scrabble that made it difficult to drive on.”