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squall1 definition

squall (skwôl)

noun

  1. a brief, violent windstorm, usually with rain or snow
  2. Informal trouble or disturbance

Etymology: < Scand, as in Swed sqval, a sudden shower, downpour: for prob. base see squall

intransitive verb

to storm briefly; blow a squall

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squall2 definition

squall (skwôl)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to cry or scream loudly and harshly

Etymology: < ON skvala, to cry out, yell: see squeal

noun

a harsh, shrill cry or loud scream

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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