squall

[ skwawl ]

/ skwɔl /

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noun

Meteorology. a sudden, strong wind of brief duration that is sustained for at least two minutes at a speed of at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour, 8 meters per second), often accompanied by precipitation, and then rapidly diminishes in speed: We can’t rule out some short spells of heavy rain, as occasional squalls from the north are expected later today.Compare gust¹ (def. 1).

Nautical. any local storm on navigable water that is typically sudden and severe, with strong winds often accompanied by precipitation and sometimes thunder and lightning: He got soaked in a squall out in the bay, but thank heavens his skiff was just a few dozen yards from shore.

a sudden disturbance or commotion: Holidays with her family were always unnerving—you never knew when a pleasant moment was going to erupt into a chaotic squall.

verb (used without object)

Meteorology, Nautical. to blow as a squall: They say it may squall, but I say we should go ahead with our picnic plans.

Origin of squall

First recorded in 1690–1700; perhaps special use of squall²

OTHER WORDS FROM squall

squall·ish, adjective

Words nearby squall

squadron leader, squad room, squadsman, squalene, squalid, squall, squall line, squally, squalor, squam-, squama

Definition for squall (2 of 2)

squall²

[ 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

1625–35; perhaps <Old Norse skvala shriek, cry; compare Swedish, Norwegian skvala splash, stream

OTHER WORDS FROM squall

squaller, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for squall

De ladies dey look in, en Miss Meadows she squall out, 'Ain't dat too much?'
Nights With Uncle Remus|Joel Chandler Harris
During the squall, a drunken Dutchman, who like myself was a passenger in the boat, fell into the sea.
The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, [Vol 1 of 3]|Benjamin Franklin
The squall passed as swiftly as it had come, and it left Shefford so benumbed he could not hold the bridle.
The Rainbow Trail|Zane Grey
He has let daylight through some of our canvas too; but, taking it by-and-large, the squall has gone over and little harm done.
Sea Stories|Various

We were now to windward of the Snark, and the squall was howling.
The Cruise of the Snark|Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for squall (1 of 2)

squall¹

/ (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, adjectivesqually, adjective

Word Origin for squall

C18: perhaps a special use of squall ²

British Dictionary definitions for squall (2 of 2)

squall²

/ (skwɔːl) /

verb

(intr) to cry noisily; yell

noun

a shrill or noisy yell or howl

Derived forms of squall

squaller, noun

Word Origin for squall

C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skvala to shout; see squeal

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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.

单词	squall
释义	squall ¹ [ skwawl ] / skwɔl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR squall ON THESAURUS.COM noun Meteorology. a sudden, strong wind of brief duration that is sustained for at least two minutes at a speed of at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour, 8 meters per second), often accompanied by precipitation, and then rapidly diminishes in speed: We can’t rule out some short spells of heavy rain, as occasional squalls from the north are expected later today.Compare gust¹ (def. 1). Nautical. any local storm on navigable water that is typically sudden and severe, with strong winds often accompanied by precipitation and sometimes thunder and lightning: He got soaked in a squall out in the bay, but thank heavens his skiff was just a few dozen yards from shore. a sudden disturbance or commotion: Holidays with her family were always unnerving—you never knew when a pleasant moment was going to erupt into a chaotic squall. verb (used without object) Meteorology, Nautical. to blow as a squall: They say it may squall, but I say we should go ahead with our picnic plans. Origin of squall ¹ First recorded in 1690–1700; perhaps special use of squall² OTHER WORDS FROM squall squall·ish, adjective Words nearby squall squadron leader, squad room, squadsman, squalene, squalid, squall, squall line, squally, squalor, squam-, squama Definition for squall (2 of 2) squall² [ 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 squaller, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for squall De ladies dey look in, en Miss Meadows she squall out, 'Ain't dat too much?' Nights With Uncle Remus\|Joel Chandler Harris During the squall, a drunken Dutchman, who like myself was a passenger in the boat, fell into the sea. The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, [Vol 1 of 3]\|Benjamin Franklin The squall passed as swiftly as it had come, and it left Shefford so benumbed he could not hold the bridle. The Rainbow Trail\|Zane Grey He has let daylight through some of our canvas too; but, taking it by-and-large, the squall has gone over and little harm done. Sea Stories\|Various We were now to windward of the Snark, and the squall was howling. The Cruise of the Snark\|Jack London British Dictionary definitions for squall (1 of 2) squall¹ / (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, adjectivesqually, adjective Word Origin for squall C18: perhaps a special use of squall ² British Dictionary definitions for squall (2 of 2) squall² / (skwɔːl) / verb (intr) to cry noisily; yell noun a shrill or noisy yell or howl Derived forms of squall squaller, noun Word Origin for squall C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skvala to shout; see squeal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to squall gale, windstorm, tempest, gust, shower, flurry, blow, draft, storm, commotion, gush, trouble, blast, bluster, wind 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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squall

noun

verb (used without object)

Origin of squall

OTHER WORDS FROM squall

Words nearby squall

Definition for squall (2 of 2)

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of squall

OTHER WORDS FROM squall

Example sentences from the Web for squall

British Dictionary definitions for squall (1 of 2)

noun

verb

Derived forms of squall

Word Origin for squall

British Dictionary definitions for squall (2 of 2)

verb

noun

Derived forms of squall

Word Origin for squall

Words related to squall

Scientific definitions for squall