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squall

noun

/skwɔːl/

Meaning

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet

A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.

gust, storm, outburst, gale

calm, stillness

sudden squall, snow squall, rain squall, violent squall

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

The degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed or becomes available at the site of physiologic...

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.