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 pirates were scuttling the captured ship so it wouldn't be used against them. "Die Piraten versenkten das eroberte Schiff, damit es nicht gegen sie eingesetzt werden konnte.nauticalsailingmilitaryChat 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."Fearing capture by the enemy, the captain ordered the crew to begin scuttling the ship. "Aus Angst vor der Gefangennahme durch den Feind befahl der Kapitän der Mannschaft, das Schiff zu versenken.nauticalmilitaryactionwarsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich selbst untergraben, sabotieren(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 selbst sabotiert.actionbusinesspositionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHuschen, eilenTo move hastily, to scurry."The mouse was scuttling across the kitchen floor when the cat appeared. "Die Maus huschte über den Küchenboden, als die Katze auftauchte.actionwayanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHuschen, hastiges DavonmachenThe motion of one who scuttles."scuttlings back and forth"Hin und Her huschenactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Versenken, das SelbstversenkenThe act by which a vessel is scuttled."The deliberate scuttling of the old fishing boat created a new artificial reef. "Das absichtliche Selbstversenken des alten Fischerbootes schuf ein neues künstliches Riff.nauticalactionsailingmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
