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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 habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

a ceremony held to honor and bury or cremate someone who has died

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced

a particular way of doing or presenting something, often reflecting individual preferences or trends

The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.