noun🔗ShareKohlenbehälter, EimerA container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal)."The coal scuttle was overflowing with black, shiny coal, ready for the evening fire. "Der Kohlenbehälter war überfüllt mit schwarzer, glänzender Kohle, bereit für das Abendfeuer.utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKorb, MuldeA broad, shallow basket."The gardener filled the scuttle with freshly picked apples from the orchard. "Der Gärtner füllte den Korb mit frisch gepflückten Äpfeln aus dem Obstgarten.utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchüssel, TellerA dish, platter or a trencher."During the picnic, my dad used a large wooden scuttle to serve the potato salad. "Während des Picknicks benutzte mein Vater eine große Holzschüssel, um den Kartoffelsalat zu servieren.utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLuke, DecköffnungA small hatch or opening in a boat. Also, small opening in a boat or ship for draining water from open deck."The sailboat's small scuttle allowed the crew to quickly drain water from the deck. "Die kleine Luke des Segelbootes ermöglichte es der Crew, schnell Wasser vom Deck abzuleiten.nauticalsailingpartarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLuke, DachlukeA hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building."The maintenance worker climbed through the scuttle to inspect the school's roof for leaks. "Der Wartungsarbeiter kletterte durch die Dachluke, um das Dach der Schule auf Undichtigkeiten zu untersuchen.architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVersenken, zum Sinken bringenTo cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose."The ship's crew scuttled the bottom of the small boat to allow for easier access to the sea. "Die Schiffsbesatzung versenkte den Boden des kleinen Bootes, um den Zugang zum Meer zu erleichtern.nauticalmilitarywarvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVersenkenTo deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner."The captain ordered the crew to scuttle the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. "Der Kapitän befahl der Mannschaft, das Schiff zu versenken, um zu verhindern, dass es in die Hände des Feindes fällt.nauticalmilitarysailingoceanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich selbst untergraben, zunichtemachen(by extension, in figurative use) Undermine or thwart oneself (sometimes intentionally), or denigrate or destroy one's position or property; compare scupper."The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."Der Kandidat hatte mit seinem unkontrollierten Ausbruch seine Chancen zunichte gemacht.actionbusinesspositionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHast, schnelles GehenA quick pace; a short run."After the bell rang, there was a scuttle to the cafeteria. "Nachdem die Glocke geläutet hatte, gab es ein hastiges Gehen zur Cafeteria.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHuschen, eilenTo move hastily, to scurry."The child scuttled out of the classroom when the bell rang. "Das Kind huschte aus dem Klassenzimmer, als die Glocke läutete.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
