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Scuttle Meaning for Kids

What Does Scuttle Mean?

Verb

  • To run quickly with short steps, like a crab.
  • To sink a ship by making holes in it.
  • To move or cause to move in a hurried way.

Scuttle — Full Explanation

Scuttle means to move quickly and hurriedly, like a little crab running sideways on the sand.

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Scuttle Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
स्कटल

skatal

भागना

bhagna

दौड़ना

daudna

kannada
ಚಲಿಸುವುದು (Chalisuvudu)

Chalisuvudu

ಚಲನೆ (Chalane)

Chalane

ಊರ (Oora)

Oora

bengali
স্কাটল

skatl

দৌড়ানো

dourano

ছুটে যাওয়া

chhute jaoa

spanish
escabullirse

es-ka-bu-yeer-se

correr

ko-rer

moverse rápido

mo-ver-se ra-pi-do

Scuttle Synonyms

scurry hurry

Scuttle Antonyms

walk stroll

Scuttle in Sentences

  • The squirrel will scuttle up the tree.
  • I saw a tiny ant scuttle on the ground.
  • When I walk, my shoes scuttle on the floor.
  • The children scuttle to the playground after school.
  • The rabbit will scuttle into its burrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scuttle

What does 'scuttle' mean?
The word 'scuttle' means to run quickly or to move in a hurried way, like a little crab scurrying across the sand.
How do you pronounce 'scuttle'?
You pronounce 'scuttle' like this: 'skut-ul'.
What is the origin of the word 'scuttle'?
The word 'scuttle' comes from the Old French word 'escoutille', which means a small opening or hatch.
What is the meaning of 'scuttle' in Bengali?
The word 'scuttle' in Bengali is 'দৌড়ানো' (Daurāno).

Facts & Quotes About Scuttle

Fact: A scuttle is a small container used to carry coal or other materials. It's often used in homes to keep warm during winter!
Proverb: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (This means it's better to have something you know you can keep than to risk it for something better.)
Quote: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs