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May 27, 2012
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squall



Pronunciation: (skwôl), [key]
—n.
1. a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.
2. a sudden disturbance or commotion.

—v.i.
to blow as a squall.

squall



Pronunciation: (skwôl), [key]
—v.i.
to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall.

—v.t.
to utter in a screaming tone.

—n.
the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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