scuttle

[ skuht-l ]

/ ˈskʌt l /

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noun

Nautical.

a small hatch or port in the deck, side, or bottom of a vessel.
a cover for this.

a small hatchlike opening in a roof or ceiling.

verb (used with object), scut·tled, scut·tling.

to sink (a vessel) deliberately by opening seacocks or making openings in the bottom.

to abandon, withdraw from, or cause to be abandoned or destroyed (as plans, hopes, rumors, etc.).

Origin of scuttle

First recorded in 1490–1500; of obscure origin; perhaps from Middle French escoutille, or from Spanish escotilla “hatchway,” equivalent to escot(e) “a cutting of cloth” + -illa diminutive suffix; of Germanic origin; compare Gothic skaut “hem, seam”); see also sheet¹)

Words nearby scuttle

scutellate, scutellation, scutellum, scutiform, scutter, scuttle, scuttlebutt, scutular, scutulum, scutum, scutwork

Definition for scuttle (2 of 3)

scuttle²

[ skuht-l ]

/ ˈskʌt l /

verb (used without object), scut·tled, scut·tling.

to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry.

noun

a quick pace.

a short, hurried run.

Origin of scuttle

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English scottlynge “scampering” (gerund), variant of scuddle, frequentative of scud¹

SYNONYMS FOR scuttle

1 hasten, hurry, scamper, scramble.

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Definition for scuttle (3 of 3)

scuttle³

[ skuht-l ]

/ ˈskʌt l /

noun

a deep bucket for carrying coal.

British Dialect. a broad, shallow basket.

Origin of scuttle

First recorded in before 1050; Middle English scutel(le), scuttel “dish, basket, winnowing fan,” Old English scutel “dish, trencher, platter,” from Latin scutella, diminutive of scutra “shallow dish, pan”

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Example sentences from the Web for scuttle

By one count, 20 industry lobbyists were in the halls trying to scuttle SB 962 as it came to a vote nine days later.
Murdered for Her iPhone|Michael Daly|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An ostentatious display of Japanese military might could scuttle those negotiations.
Japan Prepares to Shoot North Korean Missiles Out of the Sky|Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Any disagreement we had with them was criticized as an attempt to scuttle the building of the memorial.
The Eisenhower Family Objects to the Eisenhower Monument|David Frum|March 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Marco Rubio, on the other hand, led the GOP effort to scuttle the thing on abortion-related grounds.
Your "Changing" Republican Party|Michael Tomasky|December 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Others said it would take something shocking to scuttle the meeting.
Iran's Offer to Talk About Its Nuclear Program Eases Tension For Now|Michael Adler|February 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If he could cut the wood away around the bolt of the scuttle cover, he might force it open.
Ralph on the Engine|Allen Chapman
"We'll take no chances," Whitney answered; and ran to the scuttle.
Johnstone of the Border|Harold Bindloss
The scuttle at the end warehouse was securely hooked on the inside; but neither of the pair felt discouraged at this circumstance.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic
In the square of wan light that came down the scuttle he was cording his hair-trunk—unemotional and very matter-of-fact.
Romance|Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
With such composure as a man displays marching towards the gallows, Wicks arose, walked to the scuttle, and went down.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson

British Dictionary definitions for scuttle (1 of 3)

scuttle¹

/ (ˈskʌtəl) /

noun

See coal scuttle

dialect, mainly British a shallow basket, esp for carrying vegetables

the part of a motor-car body lying immediately behind the bonnet

Word Origin for scuttle

Old English scutel trencher, from Latin scutella bowl, diminutive of scutra platter; related to Old Norse skutill, Old High German scuzzila, perhaps to Latin scūtum shield

British Dictionary definitions for scuttle (2 of 3)

scuttle²

/ (ˈskʌtəl) /

verb

(intr) to run or move about with short hasty steps

noun

a hurried pace or run

Word Origin for scuttle

C15: perhaps from scud, influenced by shuttle

British Dictionary definitions for scuttle (3 of 3)

scuttle³

/ (ˈskʌtəl) /

verb

(tr) nautical to cause (a vessel) to sink by opening the seacocks or making holes in the bottom

(tr) to give up (hopes, plans, etc)

noun

nautical a small hatch or its cover

Word Origin for scuttle

C15 (n): via Old French from Spanish escotilla a small opening, from escote opening in a piece of cloth, from escotar to cut out

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单词	scuttle
释义	scuttle ¹ [ skuht-l ] / ˈskʌt l / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scuttle ON THESAURUS.COM noun Nautical. a small hatch or port in the deck, side, or bottom of a vessel. a cover for this. a small hatchlike opening in a roof or ceiling. verb (used with object), scut·tled, scut·tling. to sink (a vessel) deliberately by opening seacocks or making openings in the bottom. to abandon, withdraw from, or cause to be abandoned or destroyed (as plans, hopes, rumors, etc.). Origin of scuttle ¹ First recorded in 1490–1500; of obscure origin; perhaps from Middle French escoutille, or from Spanish escotilla “hatchway,” equivalent to escot(e) “a cutting of cloth” + -illa diminutive suffix; of Germanic origin; compare Gothic skaut “hem, seam”); see also sheet¹) Words nearby scuttle scutellate, scutellation, scutellum, scutiform, scutter, scuttle, scuttlebutt, scutular, scutulum, scutum, scutwork Definition for scuttle (2 of 3) scuttle² [ skuht-l ] / ˈskʌt l / verb (used without object), scut·tled, scut·tling. to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry. noun a quick pace. a short, hurried run. Origin of scuttle ² First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English scottlynge “scampering” (gerund), variant of scuddle, frequentative of scud¹ SYNONYMS FOR scuttle 1 hasten, hurry, scamper, scramble. SEE SYNONYMS FOR scuttle ON THESAURUS.COM Definition for scuttle (3 of 3) scuttle³ [ skuht-l ] / ˈskʌt l / noun a deep bucket for carrying coal. British Dialect. a broad, shallow basket. Origin of scuttle ³ First recorded in before 1050; Middle English scutel(le), scuttel “dish, basket, winnowing fan,” Old English scutel “dish, trencher, platter,” from Latin scutella, diminutive of scutra “shallow dish, pan” Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scuttle By one count, 20 industry lobbyists were in the halls trying to scuttle SB 962 as it came to a vote nine days later. Murdered for Her iPhone\|Michael Daly\|May 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST An ostentatious display of Japanese military might could scuttle those negotiations. Japan Prepares to Shoot North Korean Missiles Out of the Sky\|Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein\|April 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Any disagreement we had with them was criticized as an attempt to scuttle the building of the memorial. The Eisenhower Family Objects to the Eisenhower Monument\|David Frum\|March 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Marco Rubio, on the other hand, led the GOP effort to scuttle the thing on abortion-related grounds. Your "Changing" Republican Party\|Michael Tomasky\|December 4, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Others said it would take something shocking to scuttle the meeting. Iran's Offer to Talk About Its Nuclear Program Eases Tension For Now\|Michael Adler\|February 18, 2012\|DAILY BEAST If he could cut the wood away around the bolt of the scuttle cover, he might force it open. Ralph on the Engine\|Allen Chapman "We'll take no chances," Whitney answered; and ran to the scuttle. Johnstone of the Border\|Harold Bindloss The scuttle at the end warehouse was securely hooked on the inside; but neither of the pair felt discouraged at this circumstance. Within The Enemy's Lines\|Oliver Optic In the square of wan light that came down the scuttle he was cording his hair-trunk—unemotional and very matter-of-fact. Romance\|Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer With such composure as a man displays marching towards the gallows, Wicks arose, walked to the scuttle, and went down. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25)\|Robert Louis Stevenson British Dictionary definitions for scuttle (1 of 3) scuttle¹ / (ˈskʌtəl) / noun See coal scuttle dialect, mainly British a shallow basket, esp for carrying vegetables the part of a motor-car body lying immediately behind the bonnet Word Origin for scuttle Old English scutel trencher, from Latin scutella bowl, diminutive of scutra platter; related to Old Norse skutill, Old High German scuzzila, perhaps to Latin scūtum shield British Dictionary definitions for scuttle (2 of 3) scuttle² / (ˈskʌtəl) / verb (intr) to run or move about with short hasty steps noun a hurried pace or run Word Origin for scuttle C15: perhaps from scud, influenced by shuttle British Dictionary definitions for scuttle (3 of 3) scuttle³ / (ˈskʌtəl) / verb (tr) nautical to cause (a vessel) to sink by opening the seacocks or making holes in the bottom (tr) to give up (hopes, plans, etc) noun nautical a small hatch or its cover Word Origin for scuttle C15 (n): via Old French from Spanish escotilla a small opening, from escote opening in a piece of cloth, from escotar to cut out Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scuttle scamper, scurry, abandon, sink, submerge, run, dash, race, bustle, sprint, hasten, scramble
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scuttle

noun

verb (used with object), scut·tled, scut·tling.

Origin of scuttle

Words nearby scuttle

Definition for scuttle (2 of 3)

verb (used without object), scut·tled, scut·tling.

noun

Origin of scuttle

SYNONYMS FOR scuttle

Definition for scuttle (3 of 3)

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for scuttle

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verb

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