Definition of 'squall'

Noun

1. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

Verb

1. make high-pitched, whiney noises
      Synonyms: waul wawl
2. utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
      Synonyms: shout shout out cry call yell scream holler hollo
3. blow in a squall; "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"

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