Scuttles

To move quickly, with short, hurried steps; to run or dash, often in a secretive or evasive manner. This action often suggests a sense of urgency, nervousness, or a desire to avoid being seen or caught. The movement can involve a low-to-the-ground posture or a rapid, shuffling gait. It also implies a lack of grace or elegance in movement, prioritizing speed and stealth over aesthetics. Alternatively, 'scuttles' can refer to intentionally sinking a ship or destroying something to prevent its use by the enemy.

Scuttles meaning with examples

• The mouse, sensing danger, scuttles across the kitchen floor, disappearing under the refrigerator. The cat's shadow sent the little mouse darting for cover. I have to admit, the mouse had the right idea, I would have been gone too.
• As soon as the teacher turned around, the students scuttles back to their seats. They knew detention awaited them if they were caught chatting. Their laughter and joy instantly disappeared, so it seemed a natural reaction to the moment.
• The crab scuttles sideways across the sand, avoiding the approaching wave. A new day has begun and already the tide is crashing. He made it to the hole just as the wave broke, a narrow escape.
• After committing the crime, the thieves scuttles away to hide, avoiding all witnesses. Now all the witnesses will have to endure all the questions from the police, not a fun situation to be in.
• The captain ordered the crew to **scuttle** the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. The ship became a monument, now at the bottom of the sea. All so the enemy would not win.