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Squall: meaning, definitions and examples

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squall

 

[ skwษ”หl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.

Synonyms

blast, gust, storm

Examples of usage

  • The boat was hit by a squall and nearly capsized.
  • We were caught in a squall while hiking in the mountains.
Context #2 | Verb

weather

(Of the wind) blow strongly for a short period.

Synonyms

blow, howl

Examples of usage

  • The wind began to squall, making it difficult to walk.

Translations

Translations of the word "squall" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempestade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‹เค‚เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sturm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angin kencang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะพั€ะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztorm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ณใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tempรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tempestad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrtฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œํ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุตูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bouล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรบrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆšด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevihta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qasฤฑrฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tormenta

Etymology

The word 'squall' originated from the Middle English 'squale' meaning a scream or cry. It was first used in the early 14th century to describe a sudden, violent wind. Over time, the definition expanded to include localized storms as well. The word has roots in Old French and Latin, reflecting its evolution through different languages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,491, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.