squalling

UK
/skwɔːlɪŋ/
US
/skwɑlɪŋ/

Translations

squallingnoun
squallings
pl
UK
/ˈskwɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑlɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun referring to the act or sound of squalling
The sudden squalling of the toddler echoed through the hall.
Le hurlement soudain du tout-petit a résonné dans le couloir.
squallingadjective
UK
/ˈskwɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɔlɪŋ/
The squalling baby kept everyone awake throughout the night.
Le bébé hurlant a empêché tout le monde de dormir toute la nuit.
Additional translations
à rafales violentesMétéo.
squallverb

squalling

Gerund

squalled
Past Simple
squalled
Past Participle
squalling
Gerund
UK
/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/
vagirSe dit surtout d’un bébé qui pousse des cris aigus.
The baby began to squall when it was time for a nap.
Le bébé a commencé à vagir quand c'était l'heure de la sieste.
Additional translations
rafalerMétéo ; emploi rare, pour un vent qui souffle par rafales.
hurlerSens plus général ; crier fortement et d’une voix rude.

Definitions

squallingnoun
The act or sound of squalling; loud, harsh crying or screaming.
The sudden squalling of the toddler echoed through the hall.
squallingadjective
Making or characterized by loud, harsh cries or noises.
The squalling baby kept everyone awake throughout the night.
Describing weather conditions that are marked by sudden, violent gusts of wind.
The squalling winds made it difficult to walk along the beach.
squallverb
To cry or scream loudly and harshly.
The baby began to squall when it was time for a nap.
To blow or be hit by a sudden, violent gust of wind.
It squalled fiercely all night along the coast.