nounπShareA 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. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA broad, shallow basket."The gardener filled the scuttle with freshly picked apples from the orchard. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dish, platter or a trencher."During the picnic, my dad used a large wooden scuttle to serve the potato salad. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "nauticalsailingpartarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "nauticalmilitarywarvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "nauticalmilitarysailingoceanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."actionbusinesspositionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick pace; a short run."After the bell rang, there was a scuttle to the cafeteria. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move hastily, to scurry."The child scuttled out of the classroom when the bell rang. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
