Scud

SCUD

-verb

1. (intr.) (especially of clouds) to move along swiftly and smoothly

2.( intr.) nautical  to run before a gale

3. (Scot.) (trans.) to hit; slap

-noun

4. the act of scudding

5. meteorology

a. a formation of low fractostratus clouds driven by a strong wind beneath rain-bearing clouds

b. a sudden shower or gust of wind

6. (Scot.) a slap

She scuds along nicely

But comes back for a crumb or two.