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squall

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[ skwawl ]
/ skwɔl /
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noun

a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.
a sudden disturbance or commotion.

verb (used without object)

to blow as a squall.

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Words related to squall

gale, windstorm, tempest, gust, shower, flurry, blow, draft, storm, commotion, gush, trouble, blast, bluster, wind

Words nearby squall

squadron, squadron leader, squadsman, squalene, squalid, squall, squall line, squally, squalor, squam-, squama

Origin of squall

1
First recorded in 1690–1700; perhaps special use of squall2

OTHER WORDS FROM squall

squall·ish, adjective

Definition for squall (2 of 2)

squall2
[ skwawl ]
/ skwɔl /

verb (used without object)

to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall.

verb (used with object)

to utter in a screaming tone.

noun

the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door.

Origin of squall

2
1625–35; perhaps < Old Norse skvala shriek, cry; compare Swedish, Norwegian skvala splash, stream

OTHER WORDS FROM squall

squall·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for squall (1 of 2)

squall1
/ (skwɔːl) /

noun

a sudden strong wind or brief turbulent storm
any sudden commotion or show of temper

verb

(intr) to blow in a squall

Derived forms of squall

squallish, adjectivesqually, adjective

Word Origin for squall

C18: perhaps a special use of squall ²

British Dictionary definitions for squall (2 of 2)

squall2
/ (skwɔːl) /

verb

(intr) to cry noisily; yell

noun

a shrill or noisy yell or howl

Derived forms of squall

squaller, noun

Word Origin for squall

C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skvala to shout; see squeal
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Scientific definitions for squall

squall
[ skwôl ]

A brief, sudden, violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow. A squall is said to occur if a wind having a sustained speed of 40 km (25 mi) per hour lasts at least 1 minute and then decreases rapidly. See also squall line.
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