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scuttle

verb

/ˈskʌt.əl/

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

scuttle a ship

dash, scamper, hurry, sink, submerge

walk, float

scuttle away, scuttle back, scuttle a ship

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

to make petty or unnecessary objections

to rely on someone or something for support

To reduce the severity of damage or problems.

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

to communicate or work together with someone or something