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- [skuht-l]
- /ˈskʌt l/
- /ˈskʌt.l̩/
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- [skuht-l]
- /ˈskʌt l/
Definitions of scuttled word
- verb without object scuttled to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry. 1
- noun scuttled Nautical. a small hatch or port in the deck, side, or bottom of a vessel. a cover for this. 1
- noun scuttled a small hatchlike opening in a roof or ceiling. 1
- verb with object scuttled to sink (a vessel) deliberately by opening seacocks or making openings in the bottom. 1
- verb with object scuttled to abandon, withdraw from, or cause to be abandoned or destroyed (as plans, hopes, rumors, etc.). 1
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Origin of scuttled
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English scottlynge (gerund), variant of scuddle, frequentative of scud1
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Parts of speech for Scuttled
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scuttled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb scuttled
noun scuttled
- hasted — swiftness of motion; speed; celerity: He performed his task with great haste. They felt the need for haste.
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