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Scuttling

Description:

Scuttling is the act of deliberately sinking a ship by causing water to flow into it. It can also refer to moving quickly with short, hurried steps or to the act of intentionally scuppering a plan or project.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (ship sinking): Scuttling as a noun refers to the deliberate sinking of a ship, typically done to prevent capture or as a disposal method for decommissioned vessels.

Example sentence: The scuttling of the old warship drew a crowd of spectators along the harbor.

2. Verb (movement): Scuttling as a verb can mean moving quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example sentence: She was scuttling around the kitchen, trying to prepare dinner before the guests arrived.

3. Verb (sabotaging): Scuttling can also be used as a verb to describe the act of intentionally causing the failure or abandonment of a plan, project, or idea.

Example sentence: The opposition party managed to scuttle the government's proposed legislation.

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