Scuttled: meaning, definitions and examples
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scuttled
[ หskสt.ษld ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น afundado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคฌเฅ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช versenkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditenggelamkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zatopiony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท coulรฉ
๐ช๐ธ hundido
๐น๐ท batฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจ๋ชฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ potopenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ potopenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒๆฒก
๐ธ๐ฎ potopljen
๐ฎ๐ธ sank
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏาฃะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ batฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ hundido
Etymology
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.
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- 25482 rustled
- 25483 publicizing
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