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squall (1)

squall [ skwawl ]


noun  (plural squalls)
Definition:
 
1. windstorm: a sudden strong wind, often with heavy rain or snow

2. brief disturbance: a short but noisy disturbance



intransitive verb  (past and past participle squalled, present participle squall·ing, 3rd person present singular squalls)
Definition:
 
blow strongly: to blow strongly and suddenly ( refers to winds )

[Late 17th century. Origin ?]
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