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scuttle1 the part of a motor-car body lying immediately behind the bonnet scuttle2 Nautical a small hatch or its cover scuttle [′skəd·əl] (building construction) An opening in the ceiling to provide access to the attic or roof. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The nuts which held the bolts to the outer plates of the right-hand scuttle gave way under the pressure of the English wrench. There was a garret above, pierced with a scuttle over his head; and down through this scuttle came a cat, suspended around the haunches by a string; she had a rag tied about her head and jaws to keep her from mewing; as she slowly descended she curved upward and clawed at the string, she swung downward and clawed at the intangible air. The day being calm and the wind fair, the scuttle was open, and not only the good daylight, but from time to time |
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