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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
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.
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]
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. The boat was hit by a squall north of the island. If a person or animal squalls, they make a loud unpleasant noise like the noise made by a crying baby. There was an infant squalling in the back of the church.
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.
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.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun squall. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. squall has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. weather (early 1700s) nautical (early 1700s)
A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm. 2. If a person or animal squalls , they make a loud unpleasant noise like the noise made by a crying baby.
a sudden strong and violent wind, often with rain or snow during a storm. A sudden vicious squall knocked her to the ground. We got caught in a sudden squall of rain. Wordfinder. Topics Weather c2. Word Origin.
