Military Weaponry

noun a highway or turnpike

• The pike is a type of freshwater fish known for its elongated body and sharp teeth.
• I heard there's a great spot for pike fishing down by the lake.
• That guy is a real pike - always trying to show off.
• The company's stock price took a sharp pike after the scandal was revealed.

noun a formation of low, fast-moving clouds

verb to move or run swiftly

• The weather forecast predicts that scud clouds will be moving in later today.
• I saw some scud clouds rolling in, so it might rain soon.
• The scud clouds are looking pretty ominous, better grab an umbrella.
• His thoughts seemed to scud across his mind, never staying in one place for long.