Background for scudding

scudding

/ˈskʌdɪŋ/

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verb

To race along swiftly (especially used of clouds).

Examples :

"The dark clouds were scudding across the sky, warning us of the coming rain. "

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verb

To run, or be driven, before a high wind with no sails set.

Examples :

"The small sailboat was scudding across the lake, driven by the strong gusts of wind with its sails furled. "

nautical sailing weather

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verb

To hit or slap.

Examples :

"The bully was scudding kids with his backpack as he walked down the hallway. "

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verb

Examples :

"The clouds were scudding across the sky before the storm. "

action weather nautical

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verb

To skim flat stones so they skip along the water.

Examples :

"The children were scudding flat stones across the lake, laughing as they skipped and bounced. "

nature sport action sailing weather

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noun

The action of the verb to scud.

Examples :

"The scudding of the clouds across the sky suggested a coming storm. "

action weather nautical

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adjective

That scuds or scud.

Examples :

"The scudding clouds quickly covered the sun, casting a shadow over the playground. "

weather nautical