Scuttle ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scuttle ( verb )

1. Move quickly with short, hurried steps, often with one's head down.
2. Sink (a ship) deliberately by making holes in the bottom.
3. Abandon or discontinue (a plan or undertaking) suddenly.

Origin:

Late middle english: of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The mouse scuttled across the kitchen floor.
2. The crew scuttled the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
3. The company scuttled the project due to lack of funding.
4. The thief scuttled away when he saw the police.
5. The plan was scuttled due to a lack of support.

(As a noun)

Scuttle ( noun )

1. Move quickly with short, hurried steps, often with one's head down.
2. Sink (a ship) deliberately by making holes in the bottom.
3. Abandon or discontinue (a plan or undertaking) suddenly.

Origin:

Late middle english: of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The mouse scuttled across the kitchen floor.
2. The crew scuttled the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
3. The company scuttled the project due to lack of funding.
4. The thief scuttled away when he saw the police.
5. The plan was scuttled due to a lack of support.