Scuttle

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌtəl/

Scuttle (verb)

  1. to move quickly with short steps, like a small animal.
  2. to deliberately make a ship sink by opening holes in it.
  3. to stop a plan or project from continuing.

Examples

  • The mouse scuttled across the floor.
  • Children scuttled to the playground.

Common collocations: scuttle away, scuttle off, scuttle a ship, scuttle the vessel, scuttle plans

Scuttle (noun)

  1. a metal container used for carrying coal.

Examples

  • The scuttle was filled with coal for the fire.
  • He carried the scuttle to the fireplace.

Synonyms of Scuttle

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scuttle

  • — describing slow, relaxed movement
  • — leisurely walking