squaller


squall 1

S0680200 (skwôl)n. A loud, harsh cry.intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls To scream or cry loudly and harshly.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skvala, to squeal.]
squall′er n.

squall 2

S0680200 (skwôl)n.1. A brief sudden violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow.2. Informal A brief commotion.intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls To blow strongly for a brief period.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
squall′y adj.