scudding
ˈskʌd.ɪŋ
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Definition of scudding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
wind-drivenRaredriven by the windRare
  • The scudding leaves were scattered across the yard.
windblown
2.
swift movementRaremoving swiftly and smoothly like cloudsRare
  • The scudding clouds raced across the sky.
darting gliding

Noun

1.
swift movementRareaction of moving swiftly driven by windRare
  • The scudding of clouds was mesmerizing.
darting racing
2.
meteorologyRarerapid movement of clouds driven by the windRare
  • The scudding of clouds made the sky look dramatic and ever-changing..
racing scurrying
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Origin of scudding

Middle English scud (to run or move quickly)

Examples of scudding in a sentence

  • Scudding snowflakes hit the window.
  • The scudding leaves danced along the pavement.
  • The scudding waves chased each other to the shore.
  • The scudding of leaves across the pavement was swift.
  • We watched the scudding of sailboats on the horizon.
  • The scudding of the storm clouds signaled an approaching thunderstorm.

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  1. French:poussé par le vent, passage rapide, ...
  2. German:vom Wind getrieben, Vorbeiziehen, ...
  3. Italian:spinte dal vento, rapido movimento, ...
  4. Spanish:impulsado por el viento, movimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:levado pelo vento, movimento rápido, ...
  6. Chinese:被风吹动, 快速移动, ...
  7. Japanese:風に吹かれている, 疾走, ...
  8. Arabic:منساق بالرياح, اندفاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִדָּף בָּרוּחַ, תְּנוּעָה מְהִירָה הַנִּגְרֶמֶת עַל־ידי הָרוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:гонимые ветром, быстрое движение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підганяний вітром, швидкий рух, ...
  12. Hindi:हवा से उड़ता हुआ, तेजी से चलना, ...
scud
skʌd
scudded

Definition of scud - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
speedmove very quickly or hastily
  • The rabbit scudded into the bushes.
dart dash hurry
2.
weathermove swiftly and smoothly, especially of clouds
  • The clouds scud across the sky.
race speed zoom
3.
maritimeTECH.UKrun before a strong wind with no sails setTECH.UK
  • The ship scudded before the storm.
drift glide sail

Noun

1.
speedRarerapid movement or rushRare
  • The scud of clouds across the sky was mesmerizing..
dash rush sprint
2.
weatherTECH.low drifting clouds driven by the windTECH.
  • The scud made the mountain almost invisible..
cumulus stratus

Adjective

nakedDatedUKnot wearing any clothesDatedUK
  • He stood scud in the cold wind.
bare unclothed
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Images of scud

  • scud: low drifting clouds driven by the wind
    low drifting clouds driven by the wind
  • scud: type of garden hoe
    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.

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  1. French:se précipiter, ruée, ...
  2. German:huschen, schnelle Bewegung, ...
  3. Italian:precipitarsi, raffica, ...
  4. Spanish:correr, ráfaga, ...
  5. Portuguese:disparar, deslocamento, ...
  6. Chinese:疾驰, 低云, ...
  7. Japanese:駆け込む, 急速な動き, ...
  8. Arabic:انْطَلَقَ, اِندِفَاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָרוּץ בִּמְהִירוּת, הִתְרוֹצְצוּת, ...
  10. Russian:мчаться, быстрое движение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мчати, швидкий рух, ...
  12. Hindi:फुर्ती से भागना, तेजी से उड़ते बादल, ...

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