scud
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intransitive verb \ˈskəd\scud·dedscud·ding
Definition of SCUD
1
: to move or run swiftly especially as if driven forward <clouds scudding across the sky>
2
: to run before a gale
Examples of SCUD
- Clouds scudded across the sky.
Origin of SCUD
perhaps from Middle Dutch schudden to shake
First Known Use: 1532
2scud
nounDefinition of SCUD
2
a : loose vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind b (1) : a slight sudden shower (2) : mist, rain, snow, or spray driven by the wind c : a gust of wind
Examples of SCUD
- <a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees>
First Known Use of SCUD
1609
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