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Definition of 'squall'English
Noun
( en-noun)
A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
A sudden storm, as found in a squall line. Often a nautical usage.
Verb
( en-verb)
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
Derived terms
* squaller
* squally
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