1. the act of moving quickly with short, hurried steps
2. the deliberate sinking of a ship
Usage: nautical

1. moving quickly with short, hurried steps
Usage: present participle of scuttle
2. deliberately sinking a ship by making holes in the hull
Usage: nautical; present participle of scuttle

Examples

• The crab was scuttling across the sand toward the water.
• She heard mice scuttling in the walls at night.
• The captain ordered the scuttling of the damaged vessel.
• Children were scuttling around the playground during recess.
• The scuttling of the old warship created an artificial reef.
• A beetle came scuttling out from under the rock.
• The crew prepared for the emergency scuttling of their ship.