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Definition scuttle in British English

scuttle verb

verb
/ˈskʌt(ə)l/
1

to run somewhere with short quick steps

Example

He scuttled off to get a drink.

Synonyms and related words
run run runner
2

to make a plan, agreement, attempt etc fail or stop

Synonyms and related words
interfere with inhibit disrupt
3

to sink a ship deliberately, for example by making holes in the bottom

Synonyms and related words
coastguard founder keel over
Definition scuttle in British English