scurry scurry /ˈskɝːi/

noun

1. Rushing about hastily in an undignified way  ( scramble , scurry , scutter [British] , scamper )
   rushing about hastily in an undignified way
   

verb

1. () To move about or proceed hurriedly  ( skitter , scutter [British] , scurry , scamper , scuttle )
   to move about or proceed hurriedly
    So terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground
   so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground