scuttle
scu
ˈskə
skē
ttle
təl
tēl
British pronunciation
/skˈʌtə‍l/

Definition och betydelse av "scuttle"på engelska

to scuttle
01

skynda sig, springa med korta

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps
Intransitive: to scuttle | to scuttle somewhere
to scuttle definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The spy scuttled through the dimly lit alley, trying to avoid detection.
Spionen skyndade genom den svagt upplysta gränden och försökte undvika att bli upptäckt.
The child, excited to explore the garden, scuttled around, chasing butterflies.
Barnet, upphetsat över att utforska trädgården, pilade omkring och jagade fjärilar.
02

sabotera, sänka

to intentionally cause something such as a plan to fail
Transitive: to scuttle a plan or effort
example
Exempel
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

example
Exempel
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

example
Exempel
The sailor climbed down the scuttle to reach the lower deck.
Emergency access is provided through the main scuttle.
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