"squall" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Sudden violent winds;
Often accompanied by precipitation (synset 111534441)
is a type of: air current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

subtypes: line squall - a squall advancing along a front that forms a definite line

Verb

Make high-pitched, whiney noises (synset 201049135)
is a type of: howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl - emit long loud cries

same as: waul, wawl
Utter a sudden loud cry (synset 200915018)
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
subtypes:
- hollo - cry hollo
- hurrah - shout `hurrah!'
- halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
- whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
- pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill - utter a shrill cry
- howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl - emit long loud cries
- screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream
same as: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, yell
verb group:
- call - utter in a loud voice or announce
- call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Blow in a squall (synset 202775977)
"When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"

is a type of: blow - be blowing or storming