squall
/skwɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · [skwˈɔl] /skwɔːl/ (ame, ipa) · [skwˈɔl] /ˈskwȯl How to pronounce squall (audio)/ (ame, mw) · [skwˈɔl] /skwɑːl/ (ame, ipa)
squall — noun
- squallsingular
- squallsplural
1. a short burst of violent wind that often brings rain or snow
a short burst of violent wind that often brings rain or snow
A black squall swept across the harbor before the fishing boats returned.
a squall swept across + place
The hikers pulled on rain jackets when a mountain squall hit.
a squall hit
Snow squalls closed the pass for two hours after sunrise.
From the ferry deck, Bilal saw a squall racing toward shore.
文法句型
a squall swept across + place
a squall hit
snow squalls
用法筆記
Most often used for a brief burst of severe weather, especially near the sea or in mountain forecasts. Distinguish it from a storm, which usually lasts longer.
2. a sudden harsh cry or another piercing sound
a sudden harsh cry or another piercing sound
A sudden squall from the crib sent Nila running upstairs.
a squall from + source
A squall went up from the gulls over a dropped bag of shrimp.
a squall went up
Christopher heard a squall of protest when the gates closed early.
A squall burst from the speaker when the old radio failed.
文法句型
a squall from + place
a squall of protest
let out a squall
用法筆記
This sense names a brief, sharp sound from a person, a bird, a crowd, or even a machine. Distinguish it from noun sense 1, which describes violent weather.
squall — verb
- squallpresent simple I / you / we / they
- squalls3rd person singular
- squalling-ing form
- squalledpast simple
1. to let out a sudden harsh scream, especially as a baby or in pain
to let out a sudden harsh scream, especially as a baby or in pain
The tired baby squalled for milk through the long bus ride.
squall for + need
Ezra squalled in pain after the nurse cleaned the cut.
squall in pain
From the back row, an angry fan squalled at the referee.
The toddler squalled until Beatriz found the missing toy.
文法句型
squall for + something
squall in pain
squall at + someone
用法筆記
Often used for loud, unpleasant crying or shouting that comes in a sudden burst. Distinguish it from verb sense 2, which is used of wind rather than voices.
2. of wind, to blow in a sudden violent burst
of wind, to blow in a sudden violent burst
By midnight, the wind squalled hard against the harbor walls.
the wind squalled
A west wind squalled over the tents before the campfire died.
squall over + place
Outside the clinic, icy wind squalled past the bus stop.
Across the headland, the wind squalled and bent the dry grass flat.
文法句型
the wind squalled
squall across + place
squall against + surface
用法筆記
Used almost only in weather writing, especially when wind turns suddenly fierce for a short time. Distinguish it from verb sense 1, which describes a person or animal making the sound.