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scudding

 

[ ˈskʌd.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion, weather

Scudding refers to the act of moving swiftly and lightly, often used to describe clouds that are being driven quickly across the sky by the wind. It can also pertain to boats or other vessels that move quickly across water, propelled by the wind. The term evokes a sense of speed and agility in motion, whether in nature or in sailing. Scudding clouds are often seen before a storm, indicating changing weather conditions. This term can also capture the beauty of watching nature in motion as elements are swept along by the forces of the atmosphere.

Synonyms

gliding, racing, sailing, sweeping

Examples of usage

  • The clouds were scudding across the sky.
  • The boat was scudding over the waves.
  • Scudding winds signaled an approaching storm.
  • She watched the leaves scudding along the pavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "scudding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegação rápida

🇮🇳 तेज़ गति से चलना

🇩🇪 schnelles Gleiten

🇮🇩 meluncur cepat

🇺🇦 швидке ковзання

🇵🇱 szybkie ślizganie

🇯🇵 急速な滑走

🇫🇷 glissement rapide

🇪🇸 deslizamiento rápido

🇹🇷 hızlı kayma

🇰🇷 빠른 미끄러짐

🇸🇦 انزلاق سريع

🇨🇿 rychlé klouzání

🇸🇰 rýchle kĺzanie

🇨🇳 快速滑行

🇸🇮 hitro drsenje

🇮🇸 hraðskrið

🇰🇿 жылдам сырғанау

🇬🇪 სწრაფი სრიალი

🇦🇿 sürətli sürüşmə

🇲🇽 deslizamiento rápido

Word origin

The word 'scudding' finds its roots in the early 18th century, derived from the term 'scud', which means to run or move quickly, especially in the context of clouds. This term is believed to originate from the Middle English term 'scudden', related to the Old Norse word 'skunda', meaning 'to hurry'. Scudding is often used in nautical contexts where sailors describe the fast movement of ships through turbulent waters, propelled by wind. Over time, the word has been adapted to describe not only maritime motion but also the fleeting movement of clouds and other objects, creating vivid imagery in both literature and conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,378 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.