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scurry

Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun

Meanings

Intransitive Verb

[~][~ away][~ off]

To move quickly with short, hurried steps, often in a state of agitation or secrecy.

"The mouse scurried across the kitchen floor when the light turned on."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To move something quickly and hurriedly from one place to another.

"She scurried her papers into a folder before the boss entered the room."

Noun

A hurried movement characterized by short, quick steps.

"The scurry of squirrels in the park became frantic as the dog approached."

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