C1
scuttle
/ˈskʌtl/
verb
uciekać
Also
czmychaćzatopić
Definition
To run with short, quick steps; also, to deliberately sink a ship.
Examples
The mouse scuttled across the floor and disappeared behind the cupboard.
Mysz uciekła przez podłogę i zniknęła za szafką.
The crew decided to scuttle the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
Załoga zdecydowała się zatopić statek, aby zapobiec jego wpadnięciu w ręce wroga.
Collocations
scuttle awayscuttle backscuttle a plan
noun
wiaderko na węgiel
Definition
A metal container with a handle, used to hold and carry coal.
Examples
He filled the scuttle with coal for the fireplace.
Napełnił wiaderko na węgiel węglem do kominka.
Collocations
coal scuttleempty scuttle
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