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Vocabulary Entry
scut
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A piece of a split or cut surface; also refers to a type of shield used in historical contexts.
Example Sentences
"The knight raised his scut to deflect the oncoming blow."
"We noticed a scut lying on the ground after the recent storm."
"In modern art, the scut took on a new role as a symbol of protection."
V
verb
To move about in a hurried or agitated manner.
Example Sentences
"She scutted across the street to catch the bus."
"The crab scutted sideways along the sand."
"Children scutted around the playground, excited to play."