squall
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
The verb is from Old Norse skvala (“to cry out”). The noun is probably from the verb.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -ɔːl
Noun [edit]
squall (plural squalls)
- A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
- A sudden storm, as found in a squall line. Often a nautical usage.
Translations [edit]
A squall line, multicell linem or part of a squall line
A sudden storm, as found in a squall line
Verb [edit]
squall (third-person singular simple present squalls, present participle squalling, simple past and past participle squalled)
- To cry or wail loudly.
- 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island:
- Squalling was the word for it, Pew's anger rose so high at these objections; till at last, his passion completely taking the upper hand, he struck at them right and left in his blindness, and his stick sounded heavily on more than one.
- 1916, Jack London, The Red One:
- Squalling like an infuriated cat, the shadow crashed down
- 1998, Anne McCafferey, Masterharper of Pern:
- she wrapped the squalling, wriggling baby tightly into the fine cotton sheet
- 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island:
Translations [edit]
to cry or wail loudly
