squall

/skwɔ:l/
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squall

A sudden squall churns the sea with dark, foamy waves.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet: A "squall" is a brief, intense weather event characterized by a sharp increase in wind speed.
    • (Informal) A loud cry or scream: A "squall" can also refer to a sudden, sharp cry, especially from a baby or someone in distress.

  2. Verb:

    • (Of the wind) To blow in a sudden, violent gust: Used to describe the action of a squall occurring.
    • To cry or scream loudly and harshly: To utter a sudden, loud, and often distressed vocal sound.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Weather):

    • A sudden squall capsized the small boat.
    • The forecast warned of snow squalls in the mountains.

  • Noun (Sound):

    • The baby let out a hungry squall.
    • A squall of protest came from the crowd.

  • Verb (Weather):

    • It started to squall just as we reached the summit.
    • The wind squalled through the rigging.

  • Verb (Sound):

    • The toddler squalled when his toy was taken away.
    • He squalled in terror at the sight.
Advanced Usage

  • "To look out for squalls": To be watchful for sudden trouble or danger.

    • The political situation is unstable, so investors are looking out for squalls.

  • "Black squall" / "White squall": Specific nautical terms for types of squalls. A "black squall" is accompanied by dark clouds, while a "white squall" occurs under a clear or lightly clouded sky, making it deceptively dangerous.

Variants and Related Words
  • Squally (adj): Characterized by or subject to squalls.
    • We had a squally passage across the channel.
  • Squall line (n): A line of thunderstorms and intense squalls.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Weather): Gust, blast, gale, storm cell.
  • Noun (Sound): Screech, shriek, wail, yell.
  • Verb (Sound): Screech, shriek, wail, bawl.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "Look out for squalls": To be cautious of impending trouble or difficulty.
    • The new regulations are complex, so look out for squalls when you file your taxes.
squall

A sudden squall churns the sea with dark, foamy waves.

Noun
  1. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
Verb
  1. blow in a squall
    • When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails
  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
  3. make high-pitched, whiney noises

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