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scuttle3

Syllabification: (scut·tle)
Pronunciation: /ˈskətl/
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Definition of scuttle

verb

[with object]
  • sink (one’s own ship) deliberately by holing it or opening its seacocks to let water in.
  • deliberately cause (a scheme) to fail:some of the stockholders are threatening to scuttle the deal

noun

  • an opening with a lid in a ship’s deck or side.

Origin:

late 15th century (as a noun): perhaps from Old French escoutille, from the Spanish diminutive escotilla 'hatchway'. The verb dates from the mid 17th century

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Definition of scuttle in the British & World English dictionary