Scuttled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scuttled

 

[ หˆskสŒt.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, animal

To scuttle means to run hurriedly or with short steps. This term is often used to describe the quick, darting movements of small animals, especially crustaceans like crabs. It can also refer to the act of sinking a ship deliberately by creating holes in its hull.

Synonyms

dash, run, scurry

Examples of usage

  • The little crab scuttled across the sand.
  • The mouse scuttled away when it heard a noise.
  • They scuttled the damaged ship to prevent it from being captured.

Translations

Translations of the word "scuttled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afundado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฌเฅ‹ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versenkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditenggelamkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatopiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒˆใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ๋ชฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ‰ๆฒก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potopljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sank

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏาฃะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hundido

Word origin

The word 'scuttle' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English term 'scutlen', which itself comes from the Old English 'scyttan'. The connection to 'scuttle' can also be traced back to nautical terminology, where it referred to the act of sinking a ship, particularly through the opening of its hull. As time progressed, the term evolved to encompass the idea of quick movement, especially associated with small creatures that scurry away from danger. In American English, the term became more commonly used in the context of small animals or hurried movements. Over the centuries, the word has retained its connotation of speed and urgency, making it a versatile addition to the English language in both literal and figurative contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,480, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.