Scud, n. 1. The act of scudding; a driving along; a rushing with precipitation.
2. Loose, vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind.
Borne on the scud of the sea. Longfellow.
The scud was flying fast above us, throwing a veil over the moon. Sir S. Baker.
3. A slight, sudden shower. Wright.
4. (Zoöl.) A small flight of larks, or other birds, less than a flock.
5. (Zoöl.) Any swimming amphipod crustacean.
Storm scud. See the Note under Cloud.