scuttles

[US]/ˈskʌtəlz/
[UK]/ˈskʌtəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of scuttle, a small opening or hatch
v.third person singular of scuttle, to sink a ship; to run quickly or hurriedly

Phrases & Collocations

scuttles away

scuttles around

scuttles back

scuttles off

scuttles past

scuttles down

scuttles up

scuttles in

scuttles out

scuttles along

Example Sentences

the crab scuttles across the sandy beach.

she scuttles away when she sees the dog.

the mouse scuttles under the table when it hears a noise.

he scuttles back to his room after school.

the child scuttles around the playground with joy.

the ant scuttles up the tree trunk.

she scuttles to catch the bus every morning.

the little boy scuttles after his friends.

as the storm approaches, the birds scuttle for shelter.

the crab scuttles back into the water when disturbed.

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