Squall: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Squall noun. A sudden, short burst of strong wind, often bringing rain or snow.
How to say it
SKWAWL/ˈskwɔːl/
1 syllable. Forms: squalls.
Squall in a sentence
A squall caught the dinghy halfway across the lake and nearly flipped it.
We sheltered in a doorway while the squall rattled the shop signs.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- gust
- flurry
- blast
- storm
Opposite:
- lull
- calm
Where squall comes from
Used of sudden gusts at sea since the 1600s; its source is uncertain.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
We sheltered in a doorway while the _____ rattled the shop signs.
- senescence
- squall
- psithurism
Show the answer
squall: We sheltered in a doorway while the squall rattled the shop signs.