scud

• Nom désignant un mouvement rapide, en particulier sous l'effet d'un vent fort ou d'une rafale, ou encore la course rapide des nuages poussés par le vent.

A noun referring to the act of moving swiftly, especially as driven by a strong wind or gale.

1. Swift movementC1formal

   The act of moving along quickly, especially driven by wind or a storm.

   Course rapide

   • The scud of the clouds across the sky signaled an approaching storm.
   • We watched the scud of the small boat before the gale.
   • The scud of leaves down the street was a sign of the strong wind.

   Synonymesboltdashracerushsprint

• Verbe signifiant se déplacer rapidement ou courir, souvent utilisé pour décrire des nuages, de la fumée ou des objets qui filent vite à la surface ou dans l'air.

A verb meaning to move or run swiftly, often used to describe clouds, smoke, or objects moving quickly across a surface or through the air.

1. Move quicklyB2formal

   To run or move swiftly and lightly, often with a sense of urgency or haste.

   Filer rapidement

   • The clouds scudded across the sky before the storm.
   • She scudded down the hallway to catch the elevator.
   • The rabbit scudded into the bushes when it heard the noise.

   Synonymesdartdashflyhurryracerushscootscurryshootskimspeedzoom

2. Sail before the windC1formal

   To move swiftly before a strong wind, especially used for ships or clouds.

   Filer vent arrière

   • The ship scudded before the gale, making excellent time.
   • The small boat scudded across the bay as the wind picked up.
   • Sails full, the yacht scudded over the waves.

   Synonymesflyracerunsailspeedsweep