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    scurry
    /ˈskʌri/

    verb

    • 1. (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps: "pedestrians scurried for cover"

    noun

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCURRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Scurry is a verb that means to move quickly, with small, short steps, or a noun that means the act of moving with short, quick steps. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scurryScurry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Scurry is a verb that means to move in or as if in a brisk pace, or to move around in an agitated, confused, or fluttering manner. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of scurry.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › scurrySCURRY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Scurry is a verb that means to move quickly, with small, short steps, or a noun that means the act of moving with short, quick steps. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from various sources.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scurryScurry - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Scurry means to move quickly, at a frenzied pace, and often also implies the urge to hide. When you come upon a mouse in your house, chances are it will scurry away. Think of scurry this way — anytime you describe someone as scurrying, you're comparing them to a mouse.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › scurrySCURRY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to go or move quickly or in haste. verb (used with object) , scur·ried, scur·ry·ing. to send hurrying along. noun. , plural scur·ries. a scurrying rush: the scurry of little feet on the stairs. a short run or race. scurry. / ˈskʌrɪ / verb. to move about or proceed hurriedly. intr to whirl about. noun. the act or sound of scurrying.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCURRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 days ago · Scurry means to move quickly and hurriedly, especially because of fear, or to do something as soon as possible. Learn more about its word forms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage in sentences.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › scurryScurry - definition of scurry by The Free Dictionary

    Scurry means to move hurriedly or run with short steps. It can also refer to a flurry, a whirl, or a noise of scurrying. See synonyms, antonyms, translations, and usage examples of scurry.