scuttle
scut-tle
verb
To deliberately sink a ship by making holes in it.
"The captain ordered the ship to be scuttled."
noun
A metal container for carrying coal, especially for a fire.
"He filled the scuttle with coal."
verb
To run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps.
"The mouse scuttled across the floor."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: hatchway, opening, scurry, skitter, scamper, coal scuttle