Definition
Definition of scudded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
wind-drivenRare moved quickly by the windRare
- The scudded clouds raced across the sky.
- The scudded leaves skittered across the pavement.
- The scudded snowflakes danced in the wind.
Origin of scudded
Middle English, scudden (to run swiftly)
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- French:poussé par le vent, ...
- German:vom Wind getrieben, ...
- Italian:spinto dal vento, ...
- Spanish:impulsado por el viento, ...
- Portuguese:impelido pelo vento, ...
- Chinese:被风驱赶, ...
- Japanese:風に吹かれた, ...
- Arabic:مُنْدَفِع, ...
- Hebrew:נִדָּף בָּרוּחַ, ...
- Russian:гнанный ветром, ...
- Ukrainian:підганяний вітром, ...
- Hindi:हवा से उड़ता हुआ, ...
Definition of scud - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
speedmove very quickly or hastily
- The rabbit scudded into the bushes.
2.
weathermove swiftly and smoothly, especially of clouds
- The clouds scud across the sky.
3.
maritimeTECH. UK run before a strong wind with no sails setTECH. UK
- The ship scudded before the storm.
Noun
1.
speedRare rapid movement or rushRare
- The scud of clouds across the sky was mesmerizing..
2.
weatherTECH. low drifting clouds driven by the windTECH.
- The scud made the mountain almost invisible..
3.
- He was caught with scud on his computer.
4.
toolDated type of garden hoeDated
- He used a scud to till the soil.
Adjective
- He stood scud in the cold wind.
Images of scud
low drifting clouds driven by the wind 
type of garden hoe
Expressions with scud
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move quickly and smoothly along a surface or path
The clouds scud along the sky on windy days.
Origin of scud
Scandinavian, skudda (to push)
Examples of scud in a sentence
Leaves scudded along the pavement in the wind. The leaves scud along the ground in the autumn breeze. As the storm approached, the clouds began to scud rapidly. The yacht scudded across the open sea. Fishing boats scud to safety during hurricanes. The scud of the deer through the forest was swift.
I watched the scud of the leaves in the wind. The scud moved quickly across the sky. Scud clouds often precede a storm. The magazine was filled with scud. He denied distributing scud at the office. The gardener sharpened his scud before starting work. She bought a new scud for her gardening tasks. The toddler ran scud across the lawn. He was caught scud after losing a bet.
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- French:se précipiter, ruée, ...
- German:huschen, schnelle Bewegung, ...
- Italian:precipitarsi, raffica, ...
- Spanish:correr, ráfaga, ...
- Portuguese:disparar, deslocamento, ...
- Chinese:疾驰, 低云, ...
- Japanese:駆け込む, 急速な動き, ...
- Arabic:انْطَلَقَ, اِندِفَاع, ...
- Hebrew:לָרוּץ בִּמְהִירוּת, הִתְרוֹצְצוּת, ...
- Russian:мчаться, быстрое движение, ...
- Ukrainian:мчати, швидкий рух, ...
- Hindi:फुर्ती से भागना, तेजी से उड़ते बादल, ...
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