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Squall: meaning, definitions and examples

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squall

 

[ skwษ”หl ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.