SCUD, verb intransitive
1. In a gereral sense, to be driven or to flee or fly with haste. In seamen's language, to be driven with precipitation before a tempest. This is done with a sail extended on the foremast of the ship, or when the wind is too violent, without any sail set, which is called scudding underbare poles.
2. To run with precipitation; to fly.
SCUD, noun
1. A low thin cloud, or thin clould driven by the wind.
2. A driving along; a rushing with precipitation.