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   squall

   /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"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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