squall
noun /skwɔːl/
/skwɔːl/
- a sudden strong and violent wind, often with rain or snow during a storm
- A sudden vicious squall knocked her to the ground.
- We got caught in a sudden squall of rain.
WordfinderTopics Weatherc2- downpour
- drought
- flash flood
- monsoon
- precipitation
- puddle
- rain
- shelter
- shower
- squall
Word Originmid 17th cent.: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl.