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Scend (noun) means the upward movement of water as a wave goes past, a surge; also a vessel's upward angular tilt, as distinct from pitch, its corresponding downward movement.

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The upward movement of water as a wave goes past, a surge; also a vessel's upward angular tilt, as distinct from pitch, its corresponding downward movement.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology

A corruption of send, shaped by the influence of ascend.

Rhymes for scend

end send bend lend fend mend tend spend blend trend

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"scend" (noun) means the upward movement of water as a wave goes past, a surge; also a vessel's upward angular tilt, as distinct from pitch, its corresponding downward movement.