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scud Meteorol a. a formation of low fractostratus clouds driven by a strong wind beneath rain-bearing clouds b. a sudden shower or gust of wind scud [skəd] (meteorology) Ragged low clouds, usually stratus fractus; most often applied when such clouds are moving rapidly beneath a layer of nimbostratus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| They weren't dropping bombs from 5,000 feet or firing Scud missiles. 2 billion rocket with American assistance to replace the faulty American Patriot missiles which failed to shoot down incoming Scud missiles (Canadian Jewish News, August 5, 2004). Iraqi President Saddam Hussain, meanwhile, was firing Scud missiles at both Saudi Arabia and Israel--also in an attempt to break up the alliance. |
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