squall (n.)

  1. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

    squall (v.)

  1. make high-pitched, whiney noises

    [ Syn: waul , wawl ]

  2. utter a sudden loud cry; she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldnt hear me

    [ Syn: shout , shout out , cry , call , yell , scream , holler , hollo ]

  3. blow in a squall; When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails'

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