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The Britannica Dictionary scuttle 3 ENTRIES FOUND:

• scuttle (verb)
• scuttle (verb)
• scuttle (noun)

1 scuttle /ˈskʌtl̟/ verb scuttles; scuttled; scuttling 1 scuttle /ˈskʌtl̟/ verb scuttles; scuttled; scuttling Britannica Dictionary definition of SCUTTLE [+ object] 1 US : to cause (something) to end or fail

• He tried to scuttle [=(Brit) scupper] the conference/sale.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : to sink (a ship) by putting holes in the bottom or sides — compare 2scuttle 2 scuttle /ˈskʌtl̟/ verb scuttles; scuttled; scuttling 2 scuttle /ˈskʌtl̟/ verb scuttles; scuttled; scuttling Britannica Dictionary definition of SCUTTLE always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object] : to move quickly and with short steps

• Crabs scuttled along the ocean floor.
• He scuttled away to find his hat.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — compare 1scuttle 3 scuttle /ˈskʌtl̟/ noun plural scuttles 3 scuttle /ˈskʌtl̟/ noun plural scuttles Britannica Dictionary definition of SCUTTLE [count] : a metal pail for carrying coal ASK THE EDITOR

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