Opening
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A hole; a gap; a crevice. The first few moves in a game of chess. An unoccupied employment position. The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe. The initial period an art gallery or museum is first opened. The first few measures of a musical composition. A time available to have a consultation with someone.
Example sentence: We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.
Scuttle
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).(Construction) a hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.A small hatch or opening in a boat.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To deliberately sink a ship or boat by order of the commander, rather than by enemy action.Intentionally undermine or thwart oneself, or denigrate or destroy one's position or property; cf. .To move hastily, to scurry