Scuttle example sentences
Related (15): sink, abandon, destroy, scurry, hurry, dash, flee, evade, dodge, escape, sabotage, dismantle, scrap, cancel, terminate.
"Scuttle" Example Sentences
Common Phrases
- The rats scuttled away into the sewers as I approached.
- The crab scuttled across the beach toward the water.
- The lobster scuttled along the bottom of the tank as we watched.
- The children scuttled across the yard toward the swings.
- The bucket scuttled along the deck as the boat rocked back and forth.
- The soldiers scuttled from crater to crater during the barrage.
- The sailors scuttled around the deck, preparing for their next mission.
- The cockroaches scuttled away as the lights came on.
- Scuttling and squeaking noises came from beneath the porch.
- The captain ordered his men to scuttle the burning ship.
- The ship was scuttled by the soldiers before it could fall into enemy hands.
- They tried to scuttle the bill in committee.
- The plan was quickly scuttled after he withdrew his support.
- The little boy scuttled over to his mother and buried his face in her skirt.
- The frightened dog scuttled under the porch to hide from the thunder.
- The roaches scuttled across the floor when I turned the light on.
- The crew hastily scuttled across the deck as gunfire erupted around them.
- The mouse scuttled away as the cat slowly approached.
- The squirrel scuttled up the tree, chattering loudly.
- The captain ordered scuttling charges to be placed around the ship.
- She tried to scuttle his efforts by spreading gossip.
- They attempted to scuttle her chances of winning the election.
- Her dormant feelings were scuttled by his harsh words.
- The insurgents tried to scuttle the tentative peace agreement.
- He tried to scuttle the project before it was officially approved.
- Their objections quickly scuttled the proposed changes.
- The waiter scuttled around the crowded restaurant, taking orders.
- The mice scuttled across the floor when the lights came on.
- The prisoners scuttled through the tunnels toward freedom.
- The horse scuttled nervously as the thunder clapped overhead.
- The monkey scuttled along the branches as we passed underneath.
- The children scuttled into their parents' bed during the storm.
- The spy scuttled out of the building as the alert was sounded.
- They tried to scuttle opposition to the bill before it gained momentum.
- She scuttled away from him in fear when he raised his voice.
- The cockroaches scuttled through the cracks to escape the light.
- The captain ordered his crew to scuttle the ship and abandon her.
- The rodents scuttled across the floor looking for food.
- The crab scuttled sideways along the sand as the waves crashed.
- The ants scuttled over the picnic blanket, looking for crumbs.
- The marbles scuttled across the wooden floor and under the dresser.
- The monkey scuttled into its cage when it saw the zookeeper coming.
- The dog scuttled under the porch to hide from the thunderstorm.
- The cockroach scuttled away and disappeared behind the refrigerator.
- The soldiers scuttled across the minefield toward their objective.
- The lobster scuttled out of the pot as soon as the cook removed the lid.
- The prisoner tried to scuttle his shackles by rubbing them against the wall.
- The boy guiltily scuttled away when his mother came into the room.
- The boat scuttled out of the harbor as the storm approached.
- The mouse scuttled away and disappeared under the cabinet.
- The sailors scuttled below decks to escape the oncoming storm.
- They tried to scuttle the bill at the last minute.
- The sailor scuttled across the deck, dodging waves and debris.
- The soldiers scuttled across the open field toward the bunker.
- The turtle scuttled across the yard toward the pond.
- The crab scuttled sideways along the beach toward the water.
- The troops scuttled across the border and into the safe house.
- The children scuttled across the yard, playing a game of tag.
- The prisoners scuttled through the tunnels toward freedom.
- The frightened chicken scuttled into its coop to escape the hawk.