Synonyms for

Squall

Verb / skwɔ:l / Another word for squall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet

Synonyms & similar words

yell shout hollo cry shoutout call scream holler wawl waul storm gale blast blow tempest cyclone typhoon hurricane whirlwind tornado thunderstorm downpour deluge pour precipitation rain shower cloudburst drizzle mist

Example sentences

  1. The squall knocked over our small tree in the backyard.
  2. The sailors prepared for the squall by lowering the sails.
  3. The squall brought heavy rain and caused flooding in some areas.
  4. I could barely hear my friend over the howling squall outside.
  5. The squall passed quickly and the sun came out again.

Quotes

  • "The squall is a wild beast from the sea." - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • "I am a being of Heaven and Earth, of thunder and lightning, of rain and wind, of the galaxies." - Eden Ahbez
  • "The voice of the sea speaks to the soul." - Kate Chopin

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