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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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to cry out raucously : scream; to utter in a strident voice… See the full definition
A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, as opposed to a wind gust, which lasts for only seconds. They are usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow.
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.
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.
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.
1. A brief sudden violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow. 2. Informal A brief commotion. intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls. To blow strongly for a brief period. [ Probably of Scandinavian origin .] squall′y adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm.
Definitions of 'squall'. 1. 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 squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rainstorm or snowstorm.
