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scurryingnoun
scurryings
pl
UK
/ˈskʌr.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɜr.i.ɪŋ/
Translations
course précipitée
The scurrying of mice could be heard in the attic as they searched for food.
On entendait la course précipitée des souris dans le grenier tandis qu’elles cherchaient de la nourriture.
Definitions
The act of moving hurriedly with short quick steps.
The scurrying of mice could be heard in the attic as they searched for food.
Synonyms
flurrying
scampering
scrambling
hurrying
dashing
darting
rushing
scurryinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskʌr.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɜːr.i.ɪŋ/
Translations
se déplaçant à petits pas rapides
The scurrying ants disappeared into their nest.
Les fourmis se déplaçant à petits pas rapides ont disparu dans leur nid.
Definitions
Moving hurriedly with short, quick steps.
The scurrying ants disappeared into their nest.
scurryverb

scurrying

ing-form

scurried
Past Simple
scurried
Past Participle
scurrying
ing-form
UK
/ˈskʌri/
US
/ˈskɜːri/
Translations
se précipiterSouvent en petites foulées, avec une idée de hâte ou d'affolement.
The mice scurried across the floor when the lights were turned on.
Les souris se sont précipitées à travers le sol quand les lumières ont été allumées.
Additional translations
trottinerSurtout pour de petits animaux ou des personnes qui se déplacent rapidement avec de petits pas.
Definitions
To move quickly and with short steps, often because of fear or excitement.
The mice scurried across the floor when the lights were turned on.
Synonyms
race
bolt
jog
run
scamper
sprint
dash
hurry
scurrynoun
Definitions
A situation of hurried and confused movement.
The scurry of people trying to catch the last train was chaotic.
A short, fast race or competition, especially for horses, dogs, or small vehicles.
The pony finished first in the cross-country scurry.
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