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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"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUALL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Squall can mean a sudden strong wind or short storm, a loud, sharp noise, or a baby's cry. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › squallSquall Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word squall, from a raucous cry to a violent wind. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of squall.

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    Squall can mean a sudden strong wind or short storm, a loud, sharp noise, or a baby's cry. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SquallSquall - Wikipedia

    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] .

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsquall noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of squall noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSQUALL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A squall is a sudden strong wind or a violent storm, or a loud unpleasant noise. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, synonyms, pronunciation, and related terms.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › squallSquall - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.