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scudded

 

[ ˈskʌdəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, weather

The term 'scudded' refers to the act of moving quickly or hurriedly, typically used in the context of clouds or other elements in nature that are driven along by the wind. It describes a rapid motion that can contribute to a dynamic and sometimes chaotic atmosphere. Often, it is used to depict scenes where clouds are racing across the sky, creating a sense of urgency and change in the weather patterns. Generally, it conveys a vigorous and lively action, often implying a sense of fleetingness or transience.

Synonyms

darted, flitted, skittered.

Examples of usage

  • The clouds scudded across the sky.
  • Leaves scudded along the ground in the wind.
  • She scudded away from the rain.
  • The ship scudded over the waves.

Translations

Translations of the word "scudded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocado

🇮🇳 फिसल गया

🇩🇪 gerutscht

🇮🇩 meluncur

🇺🇦 зсковзнув

🇵🇱 zsunął się

🇯🇵 滑った

🇫🇷 glissé

🇪🇸 resbaló

🇹🇷 kaydı

🇰🇷 미끄러졌다

🇸🇦 انزلق

🇨🇿 sklouzlo

🇸🇰 sklzlo

🇨🇳 滑动

🇸🇮 zdrsnil

🇮🇸 rann

🇰🇿 сырғып кетті

🇬🇪 სრიალებდა

🇦🇿 sürüşdü

🇲🇽 resbaló

Etymology

The word 'scudded' originates from the verb 'to scud', which has its roots in the Old Norse word 'skuda', meaning 'to move rapidly'. This word was adopted into Middle English, where its meaning evolved to encompass rapid movement, often related to the behavior of clouds or the swift motion of objects propelled by the wind. Over time, 'scud' has been associated with a sense of hasty or fleeting action, particularly in the context of weather phenomena. As language evolved, the past tense 'scudded' came into common use to describe such occurrences, reinforcing the word's connection to transient movements and natural forces.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,385, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.