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squall
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  1. squall
  2. squall cloud
  3. squall line
  4. arched squall
  5. black squall
  6. line squall
  7. white squall

1squall

verb \ˈskwȯl\

Definition of SQUALL

intransitive verb
: to cry out raucously : scream
transitive verb
: to utter in a strident voice
— squall·er noun

Origin of SQUALL

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skval useless chatter
First Known Use: circa 1631

Rhymes with SQUALL

all, awl, ball, bawl, brawl, call, caul, crawl, doll, drawl, fall, gall, hall, haul, kraal, mall, maul, moll, pall, pawl, Saul, scall, scrawl, shawl, small, spall, sprawl, stall, tall, thrall, trawl, wall, yawl

2squall

noun

Definition of SQUALL

: a raucous cry

First Known Use of SQUALL

1709

3squall

noun

Definition of SQUALL

1
: a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow
2
: a short-lived commotion

Origin of SQUALL

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish skval rushing water
First Known Use: 1699

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

4squall

intransitive verb

Definition of SQUALL

: to blow a squall

First Known Use of SQUALL

circa 1890

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, zephyr

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