scuttle
verb/ˈskʌtəl/
Frequency rank: #17,335 most common English word
Meaning
to sink a ship deliberately by making holes in the hull; also to scurry or run with short quick steps.
Example sentence
The crew decided to scuttle the ship rather than let it fall into enemy hands.
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