scud

scud  (skd)

intr.v. scud·ded, scud·ding, scuds

1. To run or skim along swiftly and easily: dark clouds scudding by.

2. Nautical To run before a gale with little or no sail set.

n.

1. The act of scudding.

2.

a. Wind-driven clouds, mist, or rain.

b. A gust of wind.

c. Ragged low clouds, moving rapidly beneath another cloud layer.

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[Possibly from Middle English scut, rabbit, rabbit's tail; see scut¹.]

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scud

Verb

[scudding, scudded]

1. (esp. of clouds) to move along quickly

2. Naut to run before a gale

Noun

1. the act of scudding

2. spray, rain, or clouds driven by the wind [probably Scandinavian]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scud - the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale) scudding hurrying, speeding, speed - changing location rapidly
Verb	1.	scud - run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard" dash, scoot, dart, flash, shoot plunge - dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity; "She plunged at it eagerly" shoot down, tear, buck, charge, shoot - move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office" hie, hotfoot, pelt along, race, rush, rush along, speed, step on it, belt along, bucket along, cannonball along, hasten - move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
	2.	scud - run before a gale rack navigation, pilotage, piloting - the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place sail - travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"

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scud

verb fly, race, speed, shoot, blow, sail, skim