Scud
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Scud ( noun )
- A small, fast-moving low cloud driven by strong winds close to the ground.
- A missile that is launched without guidance and flies at low altitude.
Origin:
The word scud comes from the old english word "scutian" which means to scuttle. it is first recorded in the english language in the 14th century.
Examples:
- The scud clouds were moving rapidly across the sky.
- The scud missiles were used in the war.
- The scud clouds were a sign of a storm coming.
- The scud missile was launched from a mobile launcher.
- The scud cloud was too low for the plane to fly over.
(As a verb)
Scud ( verb )
- A small, fast-moving low cloud driven by strong winds close to the ground.
- A missile that is launched without guidance and flies at low altitude.
Origin:
The word scud comes from the old english word "scutian" which means to scuttle. it is first recorded in the english language in the 14th century.
Examples:
- The scud clouds were moving rapidly across the sky.
- The scud missiles were used in the war.
- The scud clouds were a sign of a storm coming.
- The scud missile was launched from a mobile launcher.
- The scud cloud was too low for the plane to fly over.