nounπShareA container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal)."The janitor filled two scuttles with cleaning supplies before starting his shift. "itemutensilmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA broad, shallow basket."The farmer carried his freshly picked apples in two large scuttles. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dish, platter or a trencher."The kitchen helper stacked the clean scuttles neatly after washing them. "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 sailor quickly opened the deck's scuttles to drain the rainwater after the storm. "nauticalsailingvehiclestructuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building."The maintenance worker opened the scuttles to inspect the roof after the storm. "architecturebuildingChat 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 captain scuttles the abandoned ship to prevent it from becoming a hazard to navigation. "nauticalsailingmilitaryChat 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."Fearing capture by the enemy, the captain scuttles his ship off the coast. "nauticalmilitaryactionwarsailingvehicleoceanhistoryChat 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."actionbusinesspositionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick pace; a short run."After a quick "heads up" from his mom, John made a scuttles to the door when he heard the ice cream truck approaching the street. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move hastily, to scurry."Seeing the approaching dog, the mouse scuttles under the couch. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
