nounmasculinepl: scramblers
embaralhador, motociclista de cross, dispositivo de codificação
1. a person or device that scrambles or mixes things together
The scrambler mixed the eggs quickly in the bowl.
O embaralhador misturou os ovos rapidamente na tigela.
2. a motorcycle used for off-road racing or rough terrain
He rode his scrambler through the muddy trails.
Ele pilotava sua motocicleta de cross pelas trilhas lamacentas.
3. an electronic device that encodes or encrypts signals or communication
The military uses a scrambler to protect classified conversations.
O exército usa um dispositivo de codificação para proteger conversas classificadas.
4. a person who climbs or moves with difficulty over rough terrain
The rock scrambler made his way up the mountain.
O alpinista fez seu caminho pela montanha.
In Brazil, 'scrambler' as a motorcycle is popular in rural areas and among motorsport enthusiasts, particularly in states like São Paulo and Minas Gerais. The term is often used in English even by Portuguese speakers. In the US, scramblers represent a specific subculture of off-road motorcycling dating back to the 1960s-70s. The encryption sense is primarily used in military, diplomatic, and cybersecurity contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
ride (for motorcycle), scramble (general usage)
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