scud

• Substantivo que designa o movimento rápido de nuvens, poeira, espuma ou chuva impelidas pelo vento, especialmente por um vendaval ou tempestade; também pode indicar um aguaceiro ou rajada passageira.

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.

   Movimento rápido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboltdashracerushsprint

• Verbo que significa mover-se ou correr rapidamente, usado frequentemente para descrever nuvens, fumaça ou objetos que se deslocam velozmente pela superfície ou pelo ar.

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.

   Correr rapidamente

   • 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.

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2. Sail before the windC1formal

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

   Correr à frente do vento

   • 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.

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