Pronunciation: /skwɔl/
noun a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet
A1 I heard a loud squall outside while I was studying.
A2 The squall lasted for only a few minutes before the sun came out again.
B1 The sailors were caught in a sudden squall while out at sea.
B2 The squall caused damage to the roof of the house, tearing off shingles.
C1 The squall was so intense that it knocked down power lines and caused a blackout.
C2 Despite the squall, the ship managed to navigate through the rough seas and reach shore safely.
verb to cry out noisily and continuously
A1 The wind squalls outside scared the little girl.
A2 The storm squalled all night, keeping us awake.
B1 The sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
B2 The ship squalled through the rough seas, battling the waves.
C1 The hurricane squalled with such force that buildings were destroyed.
C2 The squalling wind ripped through the trees, causing chaos.
formal The ship navigated through the squall with expert precision.
informal We got caught in a squall while out on the boat.
slang That squall came out of nowhere and soaked us all!
figurative Emotions can often hit us like a sudden squall, overwhelming and intense.
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