squalling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making a loud, high-pitched noise, often associated with strong winds or the cry of a distressed animal.

  - "The storm was squalling, with heavy rain and strong winds."
  - "The baby started squalling when it was hungry."

• Verb

  To cry out loudly and angrily.

  - "He squalled at the referee after the call."
  - "She squalled in frustration when she couldn't find her keys."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squalling
calling , falling , hallling , palling , stalling , trailing

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Variants

List of all variants of squalling that leads to same result
squall , squalled , squaller , squallers , squalling , squalls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to howl like a dog' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'squall line' is used in meteorology to describe a line of thunderstorms or heavy rain.

2. In the movie 'Jaws', the shark is first heard underwater by the sound of its squalling.

3. The term 'squallor' refers to a state of extreme filth or disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Howling: Related to squalling as they both refer to making a loud, high-pitched noise.

2. Distress signal: Squalling can be used as a distress signal, as in the case of a storm or a distressed animal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'squalling' has been used to describe the sound of the wind or the cry of a distressed animal. It has also been used figuratively to describe a loud, angry outburst.

How to Memorize "squalling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a storm at sea, with the sound of the wind and rain. This is what squalling sounds like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of a distressed animal, such as a puppy or a cat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'squalling' starts with the letter 's', which sounds like the 's' in 'storm' or 'scream'.

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