verb / noun
scud
SKUD/skʌd/
To move swiftly under the force of wind.
Low clouds scud across the sky as the wind strengthens.
Etymology
Scud’s origin is uncertain, but its early meaning was to move quickly or shoot along. Its nautical use described running before a gale with little or no sail set.
In context
… drove his spurs vigorously into Rocinante’s lean flanks and made him scud along in such style …
More examples
- Dry leaves scudded across the parking lot in the gusts.
- Ragged scud races beneath the dark storm clouds.
- Wind-driven scud from the breaking waves soaks the boat's deck.
Forms
scud · scuds · scudded · scudding