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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.
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 sudden violent wind often with rain or snow. 2. : a short-lived commotion. squall. 4 of 4. verb (2) squalled; squalling; squalls. intransitive verb. : to blow a squall. Synonyms. Verb (1) howl.
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 sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm.
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.
Definition of squall noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun [ C ] uk / skwɔːl / us. Add to word list Add to word list. a sudden storm with strong winds. (Definition of squall from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of squall. in Chinese (Traditional) 強風, 颮（指突起的狂風或短時的風暴）, 喊叫… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 强风, 飑（指突起的狂风或短时的风暴）, 喊叫… See more. in Spanish.
