English Word · Advanced
scud
Of a sailing vessel, to move with a strong wind behind it while carrying few or no sails
Pronunciation: /skʌd/
Meaning
Of a sailing vessel, to move with a strong wind behind it while carrying few or no sails.
Example
The boat scudded before the gale with only one small sail set.
The boat scudded before the gale with only one small sail set.
Practice tips
- Practice scud out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.