noun
squall
SKWAWL
noun
1
A sudden, brief, and violent storm, often with strong winds and rain or snow.
"A squall blew in off the lake and capsized the small boat."
verb
1
To cry or wail loudly, especially of a baby.
"The baby squalled all through the flight."
How to Use Squall
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden violent storm, or a loud crying/wailing sound.
Common pairings
sudden squall
squall line
squall of wind
Word Forms
squalled past tense, squalls plural, squalls singular
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Etymology
From Old Norse skvala, "to cry out", likely influenced by "squeal" and "bawl."