Meaning of the word scud in English
What does scud mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scud
US /skʌd/
UK /skʌd/
Verb
move fast in a straight line because of or as if driven by the wind
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Clouds began to scud across the sky.
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The boat continued to scud before the gale.
Noun
1.
a cloud formation driven fast by the wind
Example:
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Dark scud raced across the moon.
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We could see the low scud of clouds indicating bad weather.
2.
a type of tactical ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union
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The enemy launched a Scud missile.
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The air defense system intercepted the incoming Scud.