v. i. | 1. | To move swiftly; especially, to move as if driven forward by something. | |||
2. | (Naut.) To be driven swiftly, or to run, before a gale, with little or no sail spread. | ||||
v. t. | 1. | To pass over quickly. | |||
n. | 1. | The act of scudding; a driving along; a rushing with precipitation. | |||
2. | Loose, vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind. | ||||
3. | A slight, sudden shower. | ||||
4. | (Zool.) A small flight of larks, or other birds, less than a flock. | ||||
5. | (Zool.) Any swimming amphipod crustacean.
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Noun | 1. | scud - the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale) Synonyms: scudding |
Verb | 1. | scud - run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard" |
2. | scud - run before a gale Synonyms: rack |