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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

ছুটে যাওয়া

chhute jaoa

দৌড়ানো

dourano

spanish
escabullirse

es-ka-bu-yeer-se

correr

ko-rer

moverse rápido

mo-ver-se ra-pi-do

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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).