scram|bler — «SKRAM bluhr», noun. 1. a person who scrambles 2. a device for breaking up a telephone, radio, or television signal. 3. U.S. Football. a quarterback who scrambles: »[He] is known in the trade as a “scrambler,” who would just as soon run as throw … Useful english dictionary
scram|ble — «SKRAM buhl», verb, bled, bling, noun. –v.i. 1. to make one s way by climbing, crawling, or jumping: »We scrambled up the steep, rocky hill. 2. to struggle with others for something: »The boys scrambled to get the football. Figurative. All those… … Useful english dictionary
scram·bler — /ˈskræmbəlɚ/ noun, pl blers [count] : a person or thing that scrambles: such as a : a device that is used to change a radio or electronic signal so that whoever receives it will not be able to understand it Spies used a scrambler to encode their… … Useful english dictionary
Chernobyl disaster — This article is about the 1986 nuclear plant accident in Ukraine. For other uses, see Chernobyl (disambiguation). Chernobyl disaster … Wikipedia
scramble — scram|ble1 [ skræmbl ] verb * ▸ 1 climb with difficulty ▸ 2 compete to achieve something ▸ 3 mix and cook egg ▸ 4 change electronic signal ▸ 5 take off in aircraft ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) intransitive scramble over/up/down/out of etc. to climb somewhere … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
scramble — scram•ble [[t]ˈskræm bəl[/t]] v. bled, bling, n. 1) to climb or move quickly using one s hands and feet, as down a rough incline 2) to compete or struggle with others for possession or gain 3) to move hastily and with urgency 4) mil (of pilots or … From formal English to slang
scrambler — scram|bler [ skræmblər ] noun count 1. ) a piece of equipment that SCRAMBLES an electronic signal 2. ) a MOTORCYCLE for riding over rough ground … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
USS Thresher (SSN-593) — The second USS Thresher (SSN 593) was the lead ship of her class of nuclear powered attack submarines in the United States Navy. Her loss at sea during deep diving tests in 1963 is often considered a watershed event in the implementation of the… … Wikipedia
Human cognitive reliability correlation — (HCR) is a technique used in the field of Human reliability Assessment (HRA), for the purposes of evaluating the probability of a human error occurring throughout the completion of a specific task. From such analyses measures can then be taken to … Wikipedia
buzz — I. verb Etymology: Middle English bussen, of imitative origin Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee 2. a. murmur, whisper b. to be filled with a confused murmur < the room buzz … New Collegiate Dictionary
Ankle monitor — An ankle monitor is a device that individuals under house arrest are often required to wear. In timed intervals, the ankle monitor sends a radio frequency or GPS signal to a receiver. If an offender wanders outside his or her allowed range, the… … Wikipedia
