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scrab·ble [ˈskræbl̩] VB intr

1. scrabble (grope):

scrabble
to scrabble for sth
nach etw dat [herum]wühlen inf
to scrabble through sth
to scrabble in the mud/dirt for sth

3. scrabble (scratch):

scrabble animal

4. scrabble (scramble, crawl quickly):

to scrabble across sth
to scrabble along sth
to scrabble up sth
to scrabble up sth insects

5. scrabble (try to get):

to scrabble for sth children
sich acc um etw acc streiten [o. balgen]
to scrabble for sth children

Scrab·ble® [ˈskræbl̩] N no pl

scrabble about, scrabble around, scrabble round Brit also VB intr

1. scrabble about (search):

scrabble about

2. scrabble about (struggle to achieve):

scrabble about

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

a game of Scrabble
to scrabble in the mud/dirt for sth

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

HandyTicket

Imagine never again having to fumble for change when the train comes, never again having to scrabble for your ticket when you hear the words, “ Tickets, please! ”

Does that sound like a great idea?

www.vvo-online.de

HandyTicket

Stellen Sie sich vor, nie wieder nach Kleingeld zu fummeln, wenn die Bahn kommt und nie wieder hektisch nach dem Ticket zu wühlen, wenn es heißt:

Die Fahrausweise, bitte!

www.vvo-online.de

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