verb
- 1
[I] + adv./prep.
to run with short quick steps, especially in order to escape or hide
छोटे-छोटे तेज़ क़दमों से भागना, दुबककर भागना
- A crab scuttled across the sand.
- The mice scuttled away when the lights came on.
Synonyms scurry scamper scramble dart hurry
- 2
[T] ~ sth
to cause something, especially a plan or an agreement, to fail
(योजना या समझौते को) विफल कर देना, बिगाड़ देना
- Opposition from the states scuttled the proposed reform.
Synonyms wreck ruin destroy sabotage torpedo
Opposite rescue save
- 3
[T] ~ sth
to sink a ship deliberately by making holes in its side or bottom
(जहाज़ को) जान-बूझकर डुबो देना
- The crew scuttled the ship to stop it falling into enemy hands.
Synonyms sink
noun
- 1
[C]
a container with a lid and a handle, used for carrying and storing coal indoors
कोयला रखने की बाल्टी
- a coal scuttle by the fireplace
Synonyms bucket hod
