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Definition of Scudding
1. Noun. The act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale).
Definition of Scudding
1. Verb. (present participle of scud) ¹
2. Noun. The action of the verb ''to scud''. ¹
3. Adjective. That scuds or scud. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scudding
1. scud [v] - See also: scud
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scudding
Literary usage of Scudding
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Kedge-anchor, Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Appertaining Tothe Practical by William N. Brady (1882)
"As in scudding, the safety of the ship depends entirely upon the steering, the
greatest care should be taken that a steady and expert helmsman is stationed ..."
2. The Kedge-anchor; Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Or, Young Sailors' Assistant by William N. Brady (1864)
"Some ships that steer badly, and manifest an inclination to yaw. will be more
steadily steered, and easier managed when scudding under the fore-topsail and ..."
3. Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John by Elisha Kent Kane (1856)
"THE ERIC ON A BERG — GODSEND LEDGE — HOLDING ON — ADRIFT — scudding — TOWED BY
A BERG — UNDER THE CLIFFS ..."
4. Treatises on Average, and Adjustments of Losses in Marine Insurance by Robert Stevens, William Benecke, Willard Phillips (1833)
"It is nearly the same, as to losses incurred while a ship is scudding before the
wind, ... Damage while scudding or lying to. Masts. Upper works. Boats. ..."
5. The Old Sea Captain by Old Humphrey, Religious Tract Society (1799)
"scudding—Trade winds—A Jack Tar has affections in his heart— Captain Back leaves
... Will you now please to explain what scudding before the wind is ? ..."
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