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Definition of Squall
1. Noun. Sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation.
Specialized synonyms: Line Squall
Generic synonyms: Air Current, Current Of Air, Wind
Derivative terms: Squally
Generic synonyms: Air Current, Current Of Air, Wind
Derivative terms: Squally
2. Verb. Make high-pitched, whiney noises.
3. Verb. Utter a sudden loud cry. "Sam and Sue squall"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
Exact synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Yell
Related verbs: Call, Call Out, Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Hollo, Hurrah, Halloo, Whoop, Pipe, Pipe Up, Shriek, Shrill, Howl, Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl, Screak, Screech, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Call, Cry, Cry, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Scream, Screamer, Screaming, Shout, Shouting, Yell, Yell, Yelling
Also: Call Out, Cry Out
Related verbs: Call, Call Out, Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Hollo, Hurrah, Halloo, Whoop, Pipe, Pipe Up, Shriek, Shrill, Howl, Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl, Screak, Screech, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Call, Cry, Cry, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Scream, Screamer, Screaming, Shout, Shouting, Yell, Yell, Yelling
Also: Call Out, Cry Out
4. Verb. Blow in a squall. "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"
Generic synonyms: Blow
Definition of Squall
1. n. A sudden violent gust of wind often attended with rain or snow.
2. v. i. To cry out; to scream or cry violently, as a woman frightened, or a child in anger or distress; as, the infant squalled.
3. n. A loud scream; a harsh cry.
Definition of Squall
1. to cry or scream loudly [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Squall
1. To cry out; to scream or cry violently, as a woman frightened, or a child in anger or distress; as, the infant squalled. Origin: Icel. Skvala. Cf. Squeal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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