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scud

The correct spelling is scud.

How to pronounce scud

noun

Say it like: Scu-d

The correct spelling is scud. The act of scudding. For example: "a bottle of scud"

Usage Examples

a bottle of scud

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of scudding.
  2. 2.Clouds or rain driven by the wind.
  3. 3.A loose formation of small ragged cloud fragments (or fog) not attached to a larger higher cloud layer.
  4. 4.A gust of wind.
  5. 5.A scab on a wound.

verb

  1. 1.To race along swiftly (especially used of clouds).
  2. 2.To run, or be driven, before a high wind with no sails set.
  3. 3.To hit or slap.
  4. 4.To speed.
  5. 5.To skim flat stones so they skip along the water.

adjective

  1. 1.Naked.

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