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Scud: meaning, definitions and examples

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scud

 

[ skสŒd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

movement, speed

To scud means to move quickly and effortlessly, often describing the motion of clouds or other objects that are propelled by wind. This term implies a sense of swiftness and is often used in a context where something is being driven rapidly across a surface. Scudding can also refer to the movement of boats across the water using the force of the wind. When used in a figurative sense, it can describe people moving hastily or with purpose.

Synonyms

dart, rush, sprint, sweep

Examples of usage

  • The clouds began to scud across the sky.
  • The boat scudded over the waves.
  • She scudded through the crowd to catch her train.
Context #2 | Noun

clouds, movement

A scud refers to a type of low, fast-moving cloud, often associated with turbulent weather conditions. These clouds can appear dark and ominous, hinting at impending storms. Scuds typically move quickly across the sky, driven by strong winds. The term can also be used in meteorology to describe atmospheric phenomena where small, isolated clouds are observed moving swiftly.

Synonyms

cloud, fog, mist

Examples of usage

  • The scud drifted across the horizon.
  • We watched the scud clouds gathering before the storm.
  • A scud of clouds blocked the sun momentarily.

Translations

Translations of the word "scud" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น scud

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scud

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scud

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scud

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ scud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scud

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ปค๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒูˆูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scud

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฏๅบ“ๅพท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scud

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scud

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัƒะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scud

Etymology

The word 'scud' is believed to have originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English term 'scudden,' which itself comes from the Old Norse word 'skudda,' meaning 'to drive away' or 'to rush.' The evolution of its meaning is tightly associated with movement, particularly in relation to weather phenomena and the swift motion of clouds. The use of 'scud' in meteorological contexts emphasizes the rapid, often chaotic nature of movement in the atmosphere, while its application as a verb captures the essence of speed and urgency in various other scenarios. Over centuries, the term has expanded in usage, highlighting both literal and figurative aspects of quick motion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,451 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.