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>In this context the root of the word is maritime. A scuttle is a small
>opening or hatch with a movable lid on the deck or hull of a ship, or on
>the roof of a house.
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>Deano
An ex - Navy buddy said they called the front hatch on a submarine a scuttle.
This was because they opened this hatch to "scuttle" the ship.
BTW that guy who ownes the show winning 2000 really gets around ;-)
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