scudding

неисчисляемое

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

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие быстрого движения, особенно под воздействием сильного ветра или шквала.

1. Swift movement C1 formal

   The act of moving along quickly and smoothly, often driven by wind or a current.

   • The scudding of the clouds across the sky signaled an approaching storm.
   • We watched the scudding of the small boat before the strong wind.
   • The scudding of leaves along the pavement was the only sound.

   🇷🇺Стремительное движение

   Синонимы: dashflightracerushscudsweep

   Антонимы: haltimmobilityreststillnessstoppage

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.

• 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий быстро двигаться или бежать, часто используется для описания облаков, дыма или объектов, быстро перемещающихся по поверхности или в воздухе.

1. Move quickly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Мчаться

   Синонимы: dartdashflyhurryracerushscootscurryshootskimspeedzoom

2. Sail before the wind C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Нестись по ветру

   Синонимы: flyracerunsailspeedsweep

• scudded past participle
• scudded past simple
• scudding present participle
• scuds third person singular