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- Dictionarysquall/skwɔːl/
noun
- 1. a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet: "low clouds and squalls of driving rain"
- 2. a loud cry: "he emitted a short mournful squall"
verb
- 1. (of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously: "Sarah was squalling in her crib"
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SQUALL definition: 1. a sudden strong wind or short storm: 2. a loud, sharp noise 3. (especially of a baby) to make a…. Learn more.
Squall definition: a sudden, strong wind of brief duration that is sustained for at least two minutes at a speed of at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour, 8 meters per second), often accompanied by precipitation, and then rapidly diminishes in speed. See examples of SQUALL used in a sentence.
1. : a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow. 2. : a short-lived commotion. squall. 4 of 4. verb (2)
A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, as opposed to a wind gust, which lasts for only seconds. [1] . They are usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow. [2] .
A squall is a powerful, usually brief, burst of wind that usually brings rain or snow with it. When a snow squall blows across the mountain, skiers take a break in the ski lodge.
A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm. The boat was hit by a squall north of the island. Synonyms: storm , gale , flurry , blow More Synonyms of squall
SQUALL meaning: 1. a sudden strong wind or short storm: 2. a loud, sharp noise 3. (especially of a baby) to make a…. Learn more.
Define squall. squall synonyms, squall pronunciation, squall translation, English dictionary definition of squall. n. A loud, harsh cry. intr.v. squalled , squall·ing , squalls To scream or cry loudly and harshly. squall′er n. n. 1. A brief sudden violent windstorm,...
A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rainstorm or snowstorm. 2. If a person or animal squalls , they make a loud unpleasant noise like the noise made by a crying baby.
A harsh, shrill cry or loud scream. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Trouble or disturbance. Webster's New World. A brief commotion. American Heritage. A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line. Wiktionary.
