What is the meaning of squall?

noun

  • Sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation.

verb

  • Make high-pitched, whiney noises.
  • Utter a sudden loud cry.
    • usage: "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
  • Blow in a squall.
    • usage: "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"
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