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to scuttle
01
affrettarsi, correre con passetti frettolosi
to move quickly and with short, hasty steps
Intransitive: to scuttle | to scuttle somewhere
Esempi
The spy scuttled through the dimly lit alley, trying to avoid detection.
La spia si affrettò attraverso il vicolo scarsamente illuminato, cercando di evitare di essere individuata.
The child, excited to explore the garden, scuttled around, chasing butterflies.
Il bambino, entusiasta di esplorare il giardino, s'infilò intorno, inseguendo le farfalle.
02
affondare
to intentionally cause something such as a plan to fail
Transitive: to scuttle a plan or effort
Esempi
The rival company attempted to scuttle our marketing campaign by spreading false rumors
The disgruntled employee decided to scuttle the team's project by withholding crucial information.
Scuttle
01
a container, often with a handle and spout, designed for holding and pouring coal onto a fire
Esempi
He filled the scuttle with coal for the fireplace.
The old scuttle sat next to the stove in the kitchen.
02
an entrance or passageway equipped with a hatch, especially connecting decks on a ship
Esempi
The sailor climbed down the scuttle to reach the lower deck.
Emergency access is provided through the main scuttle.
