짧고 빠른 걸음으로 허둥지둥 또는 몰래 가다.
To run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps.
예문:
"The lizard scuttled under a leaf when it saw us."
"He scuttled away to avoid the awkward conversation."
적에게 넘어가지 않도록 자기 배를 고의로 침몰시키다.
To sink one's own ship deliberately by making holes in it or opening valves.
예문:
"The navy decided to scuttle the captured pirate ship."
"They had to scuttle the boat to keep it out of enemy hands."
계획이나 제안 등을 고의로 망치거나 무산시키다.
To deliberately cause a plan, project, or deal to fail.
예문:
"The scandal threatened to scuttle his political career."
"Lack of funding might scuttle the entire research project."
가정용 난로에 쓸 석탄을 담아 나르는 금속제 통.
A metal container used for carrying and storing coal for a domestic fire.
예문:
"He grabbed the scuttle to fetch more fuel."
"The heavy scuttle was full of black coal."
배의 갑판이나 선체에 뚫린 작은 승강구 또는 창문.
A small opening or hatchway in a ship's deck or side, often with a lid.
예문:
"The captain looked out through the scuttle."
"Water began to leak through the loose scuttle."
허둥지둥 달리는 행위나 그 소리.
An act or sound of running hurriedly with short steps.
예문:
"I heard the scuttle of tiny feet in the attic."
"With a quick scuttle, the squirrel reached the tree."