scud

give sb. a scud on the face

they launched two Scud missiles.

the scud of the clouds before the wind.

scud under bare poles

Of scuds metals conduct heat most quickly. They are the best heat conductors.

The dark clouds began to scud across the sky.

The ship scudded through the rough waves.

The rain continued to scud against the windowpanes.

We watched the scud of leaves as the wind picked up.

The storm caused the debris to scud along the streets.

The scud of sand stung our faces as we walked along the beach.

The scud of snow made driving conditions hazardous.

The scud of smoke rose from the burning building.

The scud of dust filled the air after the explosion.

We could see the scud of insects rising from the disturbed ground.