Definitions for squall

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Spelling: [skwawl]

IPA: /skwɔl/

Squall is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 39 anagrams from letters in squall (allqsu).

Definitions for squall

noun

1. a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.
2. a sudden disturbance or commotion.
3. the act or sound of squalling:

verb (used with object)

1. to utter in a screaming tone.

verb (used without object)

1. to blow as a squall.
2. to cry or scream loudly and violently:

Origin of squall

First recorded in 1690-1700; perhaps special use of squall²

Examples for squall

But when I got round to the other side of the island the squall broke in rain and wind.

If I cut adrift in a squall, I stand a pretty fair chance not to see you again.

By this time the squall had passed, and it lightened up a little.

Running in, in a squall, we got into 3¼ fathom, where we anchored.

The brig may get a lot of sternway on her should this squall not strike her fairly.

He does nothin' but squall so that my head air a bustin' the hours through.

In fact, the squall struck before I was abreast the Colton place.

The instant I was aware there was a squall, I sprang for the jib-sheet.

The last commands were roars at the horse, for, at that moment, the squall struck.

So the swoop of the squall took them completely by surprise.