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.”
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A short barrier or spiked obstacle set up to block military vehicles, such as a Czech hedgehog.
"Horned scullies usually are placed in water about 15 feet apart in a line parallel to the beach, with the rails pointing out to sea"
— Demolition Materials (1962)
"Retreating troops left scullies scattered across the bridge to slow the advance."
"Draw in both man-made and natural obstacles. Anything that may hinder the proposed landing (e.g., cusps, submerged rocks, partially awash or submerged wrecks, scullies, berm scarps, sandbars, rails, etc.) may be considered an obstacle."
— US Navy SEAL Combat Manual (1974)
How to use Scully
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Scullys, scullies
Etymology
As a surname, an anglicised spelling of the Irish Ó Scolaidhe.
Rhymes for Scully
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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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