Looking for the meaning of the word SQUALLS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SQUALLS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Squall
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet
Short Definition:sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm
Examples:- low clouds and squalls of driving rain
Definition:
a loud cry
Short Definition:loud cry
Examples:- he emitted a short mournful squall
Word: Squall
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously
Short Definition:cry noisily
Examples:- Sarah was squalling in her crib
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