squall

[US]/skwɔːl/
[UK]/skwɔːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. howl; scream
n. storm; trouble; loud cry

Phrases & Collocations

a sudden squall

squall warning issued

Example Sentences

Sarah was squalling in her crib.

low clouds and squalls of driving rain.

The baby's squall was heard all over the house.

One error and he would have been torn loose and hurled overboard by the squalling wind.

The ship was caught in a sudden squall.

The fishermen hurried to shore to avoid the squall.

The squall passed quickly, leaving behind a clear sky.

The squall caused chaos at the outdoor concert.

The squall knocked down several trees in the forest.

We decided to postpone the picnic due to the approaching squall.

The squall whipped up huge waves in the ocean.

The squall brought relief from the heat wave.

The squall damaged the roof of the old barn.

Despite the squall, the hikers continued their trek up the mountain.

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