Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scudding

verb

/ˈskʌd.ɪŋ/

Definition

Moving or rushing swiftly, often used to describe clouds or boats.

Examples

The clouds were scudding across the sky, hinting at an approaching storm.
We watched the boat scudding over the waves, its sail billowing in the strong wind.
As the autumn gale picked up, leaves began scudding down the street.

Meaning

Scudding refers to a rapid movement across a surface, typically in relation to how clouds move through the sky or how a boat sails quickly over water, propelled by the wind.