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squall |skwôl|
noun
a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, esp. one bringing rain, snow, or sleet : low clouds and squalls of driving rain.
• a loud cry : he emitted a short mournful squall.
verb [ intrans. ]
(of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously : Sarah was squalling in her crib.
DERIVATIVES
squally adjective
ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: probably an alteration of squeal , influenced by bawl .
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Is squalls a noun?
Yes, the word squalls is a noun, a common, plural, concrete noun. The word squalls is also the present (for third person singular) form of the verb 'to squall'.
How do you spell scualls?
The likely word is squalls (gusting winds).
Do squalls happen in the US?
no fag.got. Don't be an idiot (previous answerer). Yes they do occur (squalls being a sharp increase in wind speed). Probably every day there is one there somewhere
What is the meaning of gusty?
Subject to, or characterized by, gusts or squalls; windy; stormy; tempestuous.
What is a squall?
A squall is a weather phenomenon, a string gust of wind often associated with storms. It does not have adaptations.
What is the name of the state in India where Thunder Squalls are Very Frequent In April Month?
assam
What is the name of the state in inda where Thunder Squalls are Very Frequent In April Month?
west bengalanupam dey
What is the difference between gusts and squalls?
A gust is a sudden, unexpected increase in wind speed - but here one moment, gone the next. A squall is a small, short lived, but occasionally violent wind and rain storm. "Squalls" typically are very intense, but last fifteen minutes from start to finish.
What is a mistal?
A dry cold northerly wind that blows in squalls toward the Mediterranean coast of southern France. source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mistral
What meaning of doldrums?
A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.
What is the meaning of doldrums?
A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.
When do white squalls happen?
So far there is no concrete answer, but it is theorized that while squalls are caused my a sudden Microburst over the water, A microburst is a sudden downward column of air rushing towards the ground and spreading outward in all directions, they carry a lot of momentum with them as they fall, and have are known for causing fatal plane crashes. I hope this answers your question. -Tsavo
