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Squall

/ˈskwɔːl/

A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.

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noun
  1. 1

    A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.

  2. 2

    A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.

  3. 3

    A loud cry or wail.

verb
  1. 1

    To cry or wail loudly.

🔄 Synonyms of "Squall"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
hollerverb(intransitive) To yell or shout.
callverb(heading) To reach out with one's voice.
crynoun(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
screamnounA loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
shoutverb(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
yellverb(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
hollonounTo cry "hollo"
shout outverbTo publicly greet or acknowledge a person, group, or organization.
waulverbTo wail, to cry plaintively.
wawlverbAlternative form of waul. [To wail, to cry plaintively.]

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WordDefinition
callnounA cry or shout.
wawlverbAlternative form of waul. [To wail, to cry plaintively.]
shoutnounA loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.
screamnounA loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
yellnounA shout.
hollernounA yell, shout.
hollonounA cry of "hollo"
shout outnounMisspelling of shout-out. [(entertainment) An unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member when on stage, television, etc.]
crynounA shedding of tears; the act of crying.
waulverbTo wail, to cry plaintively.
gustnounA strong, abrupt rush of wind.
specknounA tiny spot or particle, especially of dirt.
grainsnounPigeons' dung used in tanning. See grainer.
kernelnounThe core, center, or essence of an object or system.
grainnoun(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
seednoun(countable, agriculture) Any propagative portion of a plant which may be sown, such as true seeds, seed-like fruits, tubers, or bulbs.
creenounAn aboriginal nation of North America.
squall linenoun(meteorology) A line of thunderstorms, hundreds of miles long, with squalls at the advancing edge.
snow squallnounA sudden, localized blizzard or severe snowstorm.
black squallnounA squall whose approach is indicated by dark clouds.

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