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scuttle

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Definitions

﹒To sink a ship by deliberately cutting holes in its hull or opening seacocks.

﹒To run with quick, hurried steps; scurry.

﹒A metal container with a handle used for carrying coal.

Examples

﹒The captain decided to scuttle the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

﹒I heard the mice scuttle across the floorboards as soon as I entered the dark attic.

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