squall
1
[ skwawl ]
/ skwɔl /
noun
a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.
a sudden disturbance or commotion.
verb (used without object)
to blow as a squall.
Origin of squall
1
First recorded in 1690–1700; perhaps special use of
squall2
OTHER WORDS FROM squall
squall·ish, adjectiveWords nearby squall
squadron,
squadron leader,
squadsman,
squalene,
squalid,
squall,
squall line,
squally,
squalor,
squam-,
squama
Definition for squall (2 of 2)
squall
2
[ skwawl ]
/ skwɔl /
verb (used without object)
to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall.
verb (used with object)
to utter in a screaming tone.
noun
the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door.
Origin of squall
2
1625–35; perhaps < Old Norse
skvala shriek, cry; compare Swedish, Norwegian
skvala splash, stream
OTHER WORDS FROM squall
squall·er, nounExample sentences from the Web for squall
British Dictionary definitions for squall (1 of 2)
squall
1
/ (skwɔːl) /
noun
a sudden strong wind or brief turbulent storm
any sudden commotion or show of temper
verb
(intr)
to blow in a squall
Derived forms of squall
squallish, adjective squally, adjectiveWord Origin for squall
C18: perhaps a special use of
squall ²
British Dictionary definitions for squall (2 of 2)
squall
2
/ (skwɔːl) /
verb
(intr)
to cry noisily; yell
noun
a shrill or noisy yell or howl
Derived forms of squall
squaller, nounWord Origin for squall
C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic
skvala to shout; see
squeal
Scientific definitions for squall
squall
[ skwôl ]
A brief, sudden, violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow. A squall is said to occur if a wind having a sustained speed of 40 km (25 mi) per hour lasts at least 1 minute and then decreases rapidly. See also squall line.