Antonyms for squall


Grammar : Noun
Spell : skwawl
Phonetic Transcription : skwɔl


Definition of squall

Origin :
  • "sudden, violent gust of wind," 1719, originally nautical, probably from a Scandinavian source (cf. Norwegian skval "sudden rush of water," Swedish skvala "to gush, pour down"), probably ultimately a derivative of squall (v.).
  • noun blast
  • noun disturbance
Example sentences :
  • By this time the squall had passed, and it lightened up a little.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The instant I was aware there was a squall, I sprang for the jib-sheet.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The last commands were roars at the horse, for, at that moment, the squall struck.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • So the swoop of the squall took them completely by surprise.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • In fact, the squall struck before I was abreast the Colton place.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • But when I got round to the other side of the island the squall broke in rain and wind.
  • Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad
  • The brig may get a lot of sternway on her should this squall not strike her fairly.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • If I cut adrift in a squall, I stand a pretty fair chance not to see you again.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • Running in, in a squall, we got into 3¼ fathom, where we anchored.
  • Extract from : « The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido » by Henry Keppel
  • He does nothin' but squall so that my head air a bustin' the hours through.
  • Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White

Synonyms for squall

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