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SCUTTLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Scuttle.

How to pronounce scuttle:

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Scuttle - as a noun

Container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coal scuttle

An entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hatchwayopening
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
entranceentrancewayentreeentryentryway
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scuttle - as a verb

To move about or proceed hurriedly

Example: "So terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scamperscurryskitter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
run
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The crabs scuttle across the sandy beach."
"I watched the mouse scuttle into its hole."
"The children scuttle away when they hear their parents approaching."
"The thieves scuttle away when they see the police car."
"She scuttled around the kitchen, trying to prepare dinner on time."
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Word Game Points

Is SCUTTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scuttle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCUTTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SCUTTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scuttle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCUTTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SCUTTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scuttle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCUTTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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