noun Uncommon

Scully

Scully (noun) means a short barrier or spiked obstacle set up to block military vehicles, such as a Czech hedgehog. Example: “Retreating troops left scullies scattered across the bridge to slow the advance.”

noun

A short barrier or spiked obstacle set up to block military vehicles, such as a Czech hedgehog.

"Retreating troops left scullies scattered across the bridge to slow the advance."

How to use Scully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly known today as an Irish surname (famously from The X-Files); as a common noun it refers to a spiky anti-vehicle barricade.

Word forms

Scullys plural, scullies plural

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Etymology

As a surname, an anglicised spelling of the Irish Ó Scolaidhe.

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Scully

gully fully sully bully cully Tully awfully joyfully lawfully woefully hopefully fearfully

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scully” mean?

The word “Scully” means a short barrier or spiked obstacle set up to block military vehicles, such as a Czech hedgehog. In plain terms, mostly known today as an Irish surname (famously from The X-Files); as a common noun it refers to a spiky anti-vehicle barricade.

How do you use “Scully” in a sentence?

Here is “Scully” used in a sentence: “Retreating troops left scullies scattered across the bridge to slow the advance.”

What part of speech is “Scully”?

“Scully” is a noun.

Where does the word “Scully” come from?

The word “Scully” comes from Irish. As a surname, an anglicised spelling of the Irish Ó Scolaidhe.

Is “Scully” a common word?

“Scully” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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