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Scud (Verb)

Run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The dark figure began to scud across the empty parking lot, trying to escape detection.
A group of kids scudded through the sprinklers on a warm summer day.
As the rain started, the children scudded for the shelter of the trees.
A car scudded around the corner, its tires squealing in protest.
The bird scudded across the water, its wings propelling it at high speed.

Run before a gale.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The ship scudded across the waves under reduced sail to avoid being wrecked by the strong winds.
Fearing their small boat would capsize, the sailors scudded to the nearest shore.
As the storm clouds gathered, the yachts began to scud across the rough waters seeking safe harbor.
Scudding for shelter from the gale, the small vessel struggled to stay afloat.
The sailors scudded as fast as they could, fighting against the tempest to reach the safety of the port.