[skwawl] 
,| 1. | a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet. |
| 2. | a sudden disturbance or commotion. |
| 3. | to blow as a squall. |
| 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. |
