What is the meaning of the word ‘Scuttle’?

Explanation: In a nautical context, ‘Scuttle’ means to deliberately sink a ship by cutting holes in it or opening valves to let water in. This is often done to prevent an enemy from capturing the vessel. In a metaphorical or political sense, it means to deliberately cause a plan or project to fail (to ‘scuttle’ a deal). This is a high-frequency word in advanced English tests.