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squalled Definition


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squall1
noun
    1. meteorol.
      A sudden or short-lived violent gust of wind, usually accompanied by rain or sleet.
      Thesaurus: gale, blast, gust, storm, hurricane, tempest.
verb
    intr
    squalled, squalling
    1. Said of a wind: to blow in a squall.
Derivative: squally
adj
    Etymology: 18c.




    squall2
    noun
      1. A loud cry; a yell.
    verb
      tr & intr
      squalled, squalling
      1. To yell.
    Derivative: squaller
    noun
      Etymology: 17c.



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