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• squall — [[t]skwɔ͟ːl[/t]] squalls, squalling, squalled 1) N COUNT A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm. The boat was hit by a squall north of the island. Syn: storm 2) VERB If a person or animal… …   English dictionary

• 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 …   Universalium

• squall — I. /skwɔl / (say skwawl) noun 1. Meteorology a sudden strong wind which dies away rapidly after lasting only a few minutes, often associated with a temporary change of wind direction. 2. Colloquial a disturbance or commotion. –verb (i) 3. to blow …  

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• squall — {{11}}squall (n.) sudden, violent gust of wind, 1719, originally nautical, probably from a Scandinavian source (Cf. Norw. skval sudden rush of water, Swed. skvala to gush, pour down ), probably ultimately a derivative of SQUALL (Cf. squall) (v.) …   Etymology dictionary

• squall — I [[t]skwɔl[/t]] n. 1) mer a sudden, violent wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet 2) a sudden disturbance or commotion 3) mer to blow as a squall • Etymology: 1690–1700; perh. identical with squall II squall′ish, adj. II squall… …   From formal English to slang

• squally — adjective 1. characterized by short periods of noisy commotion a home life that has been extraordinarily squally • Syn: ↑squalling • Similar to: ↑unquiet 2. characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain a grey squally morning …   Useful english dictionary