| scud | 1. The act of scudding; a driving along; a rushing with precipitation. 2. Loose, vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind. "Borne on the scud of the sea." (Longfellow) "The scud was flying fast above us, throwing a veil over the moon." (Sir S. Baker) 3. A slight, sudden shower. 4. <ornithology> A small flight of larks, or other birds, less than a flock. 5. <zoology> Any swimming amphipod crustacean. Storm scud. See the Note under Cloud. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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