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- Dictionarysquall/skwôl/
noun
- 1. a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet: "low clouds and squalls of driving rain"
verb
- 1. (of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously: "Sarah was squalling in her crib"
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1. : a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow. 2. : a short-lived commotion. squall. 4 of 4. verb (2)
SQUALL definition: 1. a sudden strong wind or short storm: 2. a loud, sharp noise 3. (especially of a baby) to make a…. Learn more.
Squall definition: 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. See examples of SQUALL used in a sentence.
A squall is a powerful, usually brief, burst of wind that usually brings rain or snow with it. When a snow squall blows across the mountain, skiers take a break in the ski lodge.
A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, as opposed to a wind gust, which lasts for only seconds. [1] . They are usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow. [2] .
SQUALL meaning: 1. a sudden strong wind or short storm: 2. a loud, sharp noise 3. (especially of a baby) to make a…. Learn more.
A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rain storm or snow storm.
1. A brief sudden violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow. 2. Informal A brief commotion. intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls. To blow strongly for a brief period. [ Probably of Scandinavian origin .] squall′y adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of squall noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Squall Definition. skwôl. squalled, squalling, squalls. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. squalls. A brief, violent windstorm, usually with rain or snow. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A harsh, shrill cry or loud scream. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
