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Squall
to squall
01
to utter a sudden, loud, or harsh cry
Examples
The baby squalled when the nurse picked him up.
02
to produce continuous high, sharp, or whining noises
Examples
The machinery squalled as the gears ground together.
03
(of wind or storm) to blow suddenly and violently for a short period
Examples
The wind squalls across the harbor before the rain begins.
