scuttled

[US]/ˈskʌtld/
[UK]/ˈskʌtld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to sink a ship by making holes in it; to run away quickly

Phrases & Collocations

scuttled plans

scuttled ship

scuttled deal

scuttled escape

scuttled project

scuttled opportunity

scuttled negotiations

scuttled mission

scuttled initiative

scuttled hopes

Example Sentences

he scuttled away when he saw the dog.

the crab scuttled across the sand.

she scuttled to the bus stop to catch the bus.

as soon as the lights turned green, the cars scuttled forward.

the mouse scuttled under the table when it heard the noise.

they scuttled off to the safety of their homes.

the children scuttled around the playground with joy.

he scuttled through the crowd to reach his friend.

the insect scuttled away at the slightest movement.

when the door opened, the cat scuttled inside.

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