Scuttle (V)
Pronunciation: skuht-l
Word Meaning: Scuttle means to run hurriedly or in a panicked manner, especially to avoid danger or to accomplish something quickly. It can also refer to deliberately sinking a ship by creating holes or breaches in its hull.
Uses in Sentence:
- The mice scuttled across the kitchen floor when they saw the cat approaching.
- The crew decided to scuttle the ship rather than let it fall into enemy hands.
Synonyms: Dash, scamper, flee, dart, rush, hustle
Antonyms: Saunter, stroll, amble, dawdle, linger, plod
Word Meaning in Hindi: भागना (Bhaagna), गड़बड़ करना (Gadbad karna)
Word uses in Hindi:
- बच्चों ने देखते ही अपने काम को छोड़ दिया और भाग गए। (The children scuttled away as soon as they saw their parents.)
- उसने अपने विरोधी के चक्कर में गड़बड़ कर दी। (He scuttled himself in the confusion of his opponent.)