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View usage for: (skwɔːl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense squalls, present participle squalling, past tense, past participle squalled1. countable nounA squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm. The boat was hit by a squall north of the island. Synonyms: storm, gale, flurry, blow More Synonyms of squall 2. verbIf a person or animal squalls, they make a loud unpleasant noise like the noise made by a crying baby. There was an infant squalling in the back of the church. [VERB] ...squalling guitars. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: bulging, poppingof an eye, proud [dialect], prominent More Synonyms of squall squall in British English 1 (skwɔːl) noun1. a sudden strong wind or brief turbulent storm 2. any sudden commotion or show of temper verb3. (intransitive) to blow in a squall Derived forms squallish (ˈsquallish) adjective squally (ˈsqually) adjective Word origin C18: perhaps a special use of squall2squall in British English 2 (skwɔːl) verb1. (intransitive) to cry noisily; yell noun2. a shrill or noisy yell or howl Derived forms squaller (ˈsqualler) noun Word origin C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skvala to shout; see squealsquall in American English 1 (skwɔl) noun1. a brief, violent windstorm, usually with rain or snow 2. Informal trouble or disturbance verb intransitive3. to storm briefly; blow a squall Derived forms squally (ˈsqually) adjectiveWord forms: ˈsquallier or ˈsqualliest Word origin < Scand, as in Swed sqval, a sudden shower, downpour: for prob. base see squall 2squall in American English 2 (skwɔl) verb intransitive, verb transitive1. to cry or scream loudly and harshly noun2. a harsh, shrill cry or loud scream Derived forms squaller (ˈsqualler) noun Word origin < ON skvala, to cry out, yell: see squeal Examples of 'squall' in a sentencesquall Word lists withsquall Weather phenomenaDefinition to cry noisily The boat was hit by a squall north of the island. Definition to cry noisily There was an infant squalling at the back of the church. Additional synonymsDefinition to cry noisily One of the toddlers was bawling, and another had a runny nose. Synonyms cry, weep, sob, wail, whine, whimper, whinge (informal), keen, greet (Scottish, archaic), squall, blubber, snivel, shed tears, yowl, mewl, howl your eyes out Definition a sudden strong gust of wind or air Blasts of cold air swept down from the mountains. Synonyms gust, rush, storm, breeze, puff, gale, flurry, tempest (literary), squall, strong breeze Definition a gentle or light wind a cool summer breeze Synonyms light wind, air, whiff, draught, gust, waft, zephyr, breath of wind, current of air, puff of air, capful of wind - squabble
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Additional synonymsDefinition to shed tears I hung up the phone and started to cry. Synonyms weep, sob, bawl, shed tears, keen, greet (Scottish, archaic), wail, whine, whimper, whinge (informal), blubber, snivel, yowl, boohoo, pule, mewl, howl your eyes out, lamentDefinition a light gust of wind or rain, or fall of snow A flurry of snowflakes was scudding by the window. Synonyms gust, shower, gale, swirl, squall, stormDefinition a strong wind, specifically one of force 8 on the Beaufort scale forecasts of fierce gales over the next few days Synonyms storm, hurricane, tornado, cyclone, whirlwind, blast, gust, typhoon, tempest (literary), squallDefinition a sudden blast of wind A gust of wind drove down the valley. Synonyms blast, blow, rush, breeze, puff, gale, flurry, squallDefinition to express (something) in a howl or utter such cries The baby was howling for her 3am feed. Synonyms cry, shout, bell, scream, roar, weep, yell, lament, cry out, wail, shriek, bellow, bawl, yelp, ululateDefinition the amount of wind or smoke released in a puff an occasional puff of air stirring the brittle leaves Synonyms blast, breath, flurry, whiff, draught, gust, emanationThrow something noisy and feign a rush at him. Synonyms attack, charge, push (informal), storm, assault, surge, onslaughtDefinition to shed tears She began to weep, tears running down her face. Synonyms cry, shed tears, sob, whimper, complain, keen, greet (Scottish), moan, mourn, grieve, lament, whinge (informal), blubber, snivel, ululate, blub (slang), boohoo Definition to produce a loud mournful wail or cry Synonyms howl, cry, bay, yell, wail, screech, bawl, squall, ululate, caterwaul, give tongue |