Meaning & use
scurries
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moves hurriedly with short, quick steps, especially out of fear or urgency.
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The mouse scurries across the kitchen floor whenever the light switches on.
Office workers scurry out at the sound of the fire alarm.
A note on using this word
The word is often used for small animals like mice or crabs, evoking quick, light, slightly nervous movement.
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