scrambler

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que mezcla o revuelve, pudiendo referirse a un dispositivo electrónico que cifra el habla durante la transmisión, a una motocicleta ligera todoterreno para terrenos irregulares, o a alguien que se mueve rápidamente o compite.

A noun referring to a person or thing that scrambles, which can mean a rapid mover, a lightweight off-road motorcycle designed for cross-country riding, or electronic equipment that encrypts speech during transmission.

1. A rapid moverB2informal

   A person or thing that moves quickly or in a disorderly manner, often to achieve a goal.

   persona o cosa que se mueve rápidamente o de manera desordenada

   • He's a real scrambler on the football field.
   • The kids were scramblers, rushing to grab the candy.
   • She's a scrambler in the office, always multitasking.

   Sinónimosdarterhustlerrusherscooter

   Antónimosdawdlerlaggardloitererslowpoke

2. Off-road motorcycleB1informal

   A lightweight motorcycle with rugged tires and suspension, designed for riding on unpaved ground or cross-country.

   Moto de trial / moto de campo

   • He took his scrambler out on the dirt trails.
   • The scrambler handled the rocky terrain perfectly.
   • She bought a vintage scrambler for off-road adventures.

   Sinónimosdirt biketrail bike

3. Electronic deviceC1formal

   Electronic equipment that makes speech unintelligible during transmission and restores it at reception, used for privacy.

   Codificador de voz

   • The spy used a scrambler to protect the conversation.
   • Military communications rely on scramblers for security.
   • The scrambler ensured the message was encrypted.

   Sinónimoscoder