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scamper
to run with quick, light steps
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scamper in a sentence
The squirrels scampered up the tree when the dog barked.
The children scampered toward the playground as soon as recess began.
Where it comes from
From an old Dutch word meaning 'to run away'
Memory hook
Picture a scared camper dashing away with quick, light steps.
Read it in context
- Testing a New Shield Science