1. (v. i.) To move swiftly; especially, to move as if driven forward by something.

2. (v. i.) To be driven swiftly, or to run, before a gale, with little or no sail spread.

3. (v. t.) To pass over quickly.

4. (n.) The act of scudding; a driving along; a rushing with precipitation.

5. (n.) Loose, vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind.

6. (n.) A slight, sudden shower.

7. (n.) A small flight of larks, or other birds, less than a flock.

8. (n.) Any swimming amphipod crustacean.

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