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Squall
01
una burrasca, un temporale improvviso
a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow
Esempi
The sailors encountered a squall while navigating the open sea, testing their seamanship skills.
I marinai hanno incontrato un burrasca mentre navigavano in mare aperto, mettendo alla prova le loro abilità marinare.
A squall swept through the coastal town, causing temporary chaos and bringing heavy rainfall.
Una burrasca ha spazzato la città costiera, causando caos temporaneo e portando forti piogge.
to squall
01
to utter a sudden, loud, or harsh cry
Esempi
The baby squalled when the nurse picked him up.
She squalled in pain as the doctor cleaned the wound.
02
to produce continuous high, sharp, or whining noises
Esempi
The machinery squalled as the gears ground together.
The violin squalled off-key during the amateur performance.
03
(of wind or storm) to blow suddenly and violently for a short period
Esempi
The wind squalls across the harbor before the rain begins.
It started to squall just as we reached the coast.
