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Definition scurry in American English

scurry verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈskʌri/
1

to move fast with small quick steps

Example

They were scurrying around like ants.

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2

to hurry to do something or to get something

Example

The animals scurried for shelter.

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Definition scurry in American English