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Meaning of squall
A sudden, strong wind.
Etymology of squall
The word "squall" has its roots in the Old English word "squallian," which means "to cry out" or "to shout"
The word's modern meaning, referring to a sudden, strong wind, emerged in the 16th century
The word is also related to the Old Norse word "skvall," which means "a shout" or "a cry"
Synonyms
storm
gale
tempest
hurricane
typhoon
cyclone
whirlwind
blast
gust
flurry
blizzard
snowstorm
ice storm
thunderstorm
tornado
twister
windstorm
bluster
flurry
squelch
roar
howl
blast
blow
puff
gust
zephyr
breeze
wind
gusty
blowy
windy
airy
breezy
stormy
tempestuous
turbulent
rough
wild
fierce
violent
intense
severe
powerful
strong
heavy
thick
dense
foggy
misty
cloudy
dark
gloomy
ominous
Definitions
- A sudden, strong wind, typically one that is violent or destructive
- * A loud, harsh cry, typically one that is made by a person or an animal
- * A state of sudden, violent, or intense activity or disturbance
Usage Examples
- The ship was hit by a squall and was forced to change course
- * The baby let out a loud squall when she fell and scraped her knee
- * The team's chances of winning were disrupted by a squall of controversy surrounding the referee's decision