1. a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm
Usage: meteorology
2. a loud harsh cry or scream

1. to cry or scream loudly and harshly

Examples

• A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
• The weather forecast warned of squalls in the afternoon.
• The baby’s squall woke everyone in the house.
• She heard the squall of seagulls near the harbor.
• The child began to squall when his toy was taken away.
• Wind squalls made driving dangerous on the bridge.
• The infant would squall whenever she was hungry.