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squall

2  [skwawl] ,
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–verb (used without object)
1. to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall.
–verb (used with object)
2. to utter in a screaming tone.
–noun
3. the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door.
Origin:
1625–35; perh. < ON skvala shriek, cry; cf. Sw, Norw skvala splash, stream

Related forms:
squaller, noun
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squall 1   (skwôl)   
n.  A loud, harsh cry.
intr.v.   squalled, squall·ing, squalls
To scream or cry loudly and harshly.

[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skvala, to squeal.]
squall'er n.
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Science Dictionary
squall   (skwôl)  Pronunciation Key 
A brief, sudden, violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow. A squall is said to occur if a wind having a sustained speed of 40 km (25 mi) per hour lasts at least 1 minute and then decreases rapidly. See also squall line.
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