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squall
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/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/
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squall
noun
squalls
pl
UK
/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/
Translations
шквал
The sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Внезапный шквал застал моряков врасплох.
Additional translations
шторм
буря
Definitions
A sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.
The sailors were caught off guard by the sudden squall that swept across the bay.
A loud, harsh cry or scream.
The baby's squall echoed through the house, waking everyone up.
A brief, sudden commotion or violent disturbance.
There was quite a squall in the office after the announcement.
Synonyms
gust
windstorm
bluster
tempest
storm
squall
verb
squalled
Past Simple
squalled
Past Participle
squalling
Gerund
UK
/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/
Translations
вопить
The child began to squall when he didn't get his toy.
Ребёнок начал вопить, когда не получил свою игрушку.
визжать
The cat started to squall when it was frightened by the dog.
Кошка начала визжать, когда её испугала собака.
Additional translations
орать
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
gust
howl
bluster
storm
squall
adjective
Used attributively in phrases such as "squall line" or "squall warning"; not typically gradable.
Definitions
Relating to or characterized by a sudden, violent windstorm.
A squall warning was issued for the coastal waters.
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