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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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| The JFACC has an ISR [intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance] team that searches for Scuds. The program comes in response to American military officials' conclusion that some 30 nations have ballistic missiles comparable to the Scuds that Iraq fired against Israel and against American forces during the 1991 Gulf War. He draws vivid images of his fellows and of the situations he encountered: getting his truck half buried in the sand, dodging incoming SCUDS, trying to make sense of religious services, heat and fatigue, learning of the death of a Minnesota man. |
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