verb
scuttles; scuttled; scuttling
[+ obj] US :to cause (something) to end or fail
to sink (a ship) by putting holes in the bottom or sides - compare 2scuttle
verb
always followed by an adverb or preposition scuttles; scuttled; scuttling
[no obj] :to move quickly and with short steps
noun
plural scuttles
[count] :a metal pail for carrying coal
US