scuttle

• Nom désignant soit un récipient à charbon, souvent muni d'une forme permettant de le verser dans le feu, soit un passage avec une trappe, en particulier une ouverture entre les ponts d'un navire.

A noun referring to either a container for coal, often shaped to allow pouring onto a fire, or an entrance with a hatch, especially a passageway between the decks of a ship.

1. Coal containerB2formal

   A metal container used for holding and pouring coal onto a fire.

   seau à charbon

   • He filled the scuttle with coal from the pile.
   • The old scuttle was kept beside the fireplace.
   • She used the scuttle to add more coal to the fire.

   Synonymeshod

2. Ship hatchB2formal

   A small opening or hatch on a ship, often used as a passageway between decks.

   Capot (de pont)

   • The sailors climbed through the scuttle to reach the lower deck.
   • The scuttle was secured tightly to prevent water from entering.
   • He opened the scuttle and peered into the dark hold.

   Synonymeshatchhatchway

• Verbe désignant un déplacement rapide à petits pas pressés, ou le fait de saborder volontairement un navire en perçant sa coque.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving quickly with short, hurried steps, or deliberately sinking a ship by making holes in its hull.

1. Move hurriedlyB2informal

   To run or move with quick, short steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner.

   se dépêcher en trottinant

   • The crab scuttled across the sand.
   • She scuttled away when she saw the teacher coming.
   • The children scuttled into the house to escape the rain.

   Synonymesbustledartdashhurryrushscamperscurryskiptrot

   Antonymesamblemoseysaunterstroll