What is the meaning of Scuttle?

A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).

A broad, shallow basket.

A small hatch or opening in a boat, sometimes one used for draining water from open deck.

A hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.

To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.

To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.

To deliberately wreck one's vehicle (of any sort).

To undermine or thwart oneself or one's position or property, especially deliberately.

To move hastily, to scurry.

A quick pace; a short run.

Source: wiktionary.org

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