verb🔗ShareCouler, saborderTo cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose."The captain scuttled the damaged ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. "Le capitaine a sabordé le navire endommagé pour l'empêcher de tomber aux mains de l'ennemi.nauticalmilitarywaroceansailingtechnicalvehicleactiondisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCouler intentionnellementTo deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner."Facing capture by the enemy, the captain ordered his crew to ensure that the ship was scuttled. "Face à la capture par l'ennemi, le capitaine ordonna à son équipage de s'assurer que le navire soit coulé intentionnellement.nauticalmilitarysailingwaroceanvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe saboter, saper(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."Le candidat avait saboté ses chances avec son accès de colère incontrôlé.actionbusinesspositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe précipiter, se dépêcherTo move hastily, to scurry."Seeing the large dog, the squirrel scuttled up the nearest tree. "Voyant le gros chien, l'écureuil s'est précipité dans l'arbre le plus proche.actionwayanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
