squall

Meanings

• Noun

  A sudden, violent burst of wind and rain, often accompanied by thunder and lightning.

  - "The squall caught the sailors off guard, capsizing their boat."
  - "The storm passed quickly, leaving only the memory of the violent squall."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squall
call , fall , mall , pall , wall

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Variants

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squall , squalled , squaller , squallers , squalling , squalls , line squall , line squalls , rain squall , rain squalls , rainsquall , rainsqualls , snow squall , snow squalls , snowsquall , snowsqualls

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old English word scolian, meaning 'to rush, to blow'.

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Trivia

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1. A squall is often used as a metaphor for a sudden, unexpected event or situation.

2. The term 'squall' is also used in aviation to describe a sudden, intense burst of wind that can cause turbulence.

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Related Concepts

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1. storm: A squall is a type of storm, characterized by its sudden and intense nature.

2. typhoon: A typhoon is a type of tropical storm or hurricane, similar to a squall but with even greater wind speeds and destructive power.

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Culture

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In literature, squalls are often used to add tension and drama to a story, particularly in works about the sea. For example, in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, the squall represents a moment of danger and uncertainty for the crew.

How to Memorize "squall"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stormy sea, with rain and wind lashing against the shore. Visualize a boat being tossed about by the waves, and the sailors struggling to keep it afloat during a squall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squall' with the image of a stormy day, and the sound of rain and thunder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Sudden Rain And Lightning' to help remember the definition of squall.

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