Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scurries
verb
/ˈskər-ēz/
Definition
Moves quickly and hurriedly, often with short, quick steps.
Examples
- The mouse scurries across the floor when it hears a noise.
- Children scurry around the playground during recess.
- She scurries to finish her homework before dinner.
Meaning
The act of running or moving in a hurried or restless manner, typically to escape or reach something.
Synonyms
- Hurries
- Scamper
- Dash
- Sprint
- Race
