单词 | squall |
释义 | squall squall1 —squallish, adj. /skwawl/, n. 1. a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet. 2. a sudden disturbance or commotion. v.i. 3. to blow as a squall. [1690-1700; perh. special use of SQUALL2] squall2 —squaller, n. /skwawl/, v.i. 1. to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall. v.t. 2. to utter in a screaming tone. n. 3. the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door. [1625-35; perh. < ON skvala shriek, cry; cf. Sw, Norw skvala splash, stream] |
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