squalled; squalling; squalls
squall
noun (1)Definition of squall (Entry 2 of 4)
: a raucous cry
squall
noun (2)Definition of squall (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow
2 : a short-lived commotion
squall
verb (2)squalled; squalling; squalls
Definition of squall (Entry 4 of 4)
: to blow a squall
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The first known use of squall was circa 1631
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