noun
scuttle
A container for carrying or holding coal.
She carries a scuttle of coal to the stove.
Etymology
Latin scutella means a shallow dish or vessel. The container word developed into a bucket-like vessel used to carry or store coal.
More examples
- A metal scuttle stands beside the fireplace.
- He fills the scuttle with coal from the cellar.
- The antique shop sells brass coal scuttles.
Forms
scuttle · scuttles