scud
/skʌd/Definitions
1. noun
a small, dark, often irregular cloud often seen on a sunny day
“The scud clouds hung low over the mountains.”
2. verb
to move or travel in a low, swift, and usually irregular manner
“The boat scudded across the choppy waters.”
3. noun
a shell or other object used as a projectile in a catapult
“The scud of the catapult flew over the castle walls.”
4. noun
a type of explosive shell
“The scud missile was used in the conflict.”