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| scud [ skud ] |
intransitive verb (past and past participle scud·ded, present participle scud·ding, 3rd person present singular scuds) |
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1. move swiftly: to move swiftly and smoothly
  clouds scudding across the sky
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2. sail before gale: to sail with a gale or strong wind blowing from behind
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noun (plural scuds) |
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1. swift movement: a swift smooth movement
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2. clouds driven by wind: low clouds that are driven swiftly by the wind
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3. sudden shower or gust: a sudden shower of rain or gust of wind
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| [Mid-16th century. Origin ?] |
