scurry
scur|ry /sk'ʌri, AM sk'ɜːri/ (scurries scurrying scurried)
1 [VERB] V prep/adv
When people or small animals scurry somewhere, they move there quickly and hurriedly, especially because they are frightened. (WRITTEN)
The attack began, sending residents scurrying for cover...
2 [VERB] V to-inf
If people scurry to do something, they do it as soon as they can. (WRITTEN)
Pictures of starving children have sent many people scurrying to donate money.
= rush
1 [VERB] V prep/adv
When people or small animals scurry somewhere, they move there quickly and hurriedly, especially because they are frightened. (WRITTEN)
The attack began, sending residents scurrying for cover...
2 [VERB] V to-inf
If people scurry to do something, they do it as soon as they can. (WRITTEN)
Pictures of starving children have sent many people scurrying to donate money.
= rush