Squall Definition
skwôl
squalled, squalling, squalls
noun
squalls
A brief, violent windstorm, usually with rain or snow.
Webster's New World
A harsh, shrill cry or loud scream.
Webster's New World
Trouble or disturbance.
Webster's New World
A brief commotion.
American Heritage
A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
Wiktionary
verb
squalled, squalling
To storm briefly; blow a squall.
Webster's New World
To cry or scream loudly and harshly.
Webster's New World
Origin of Squall
The verb is from Old Norse skvala (“to cry out"). The noun is probably from the verb.
From Wiktionary
Probably of Scandinavian origin Old Norse skvala to squeal
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Probably of Scandinavian origin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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