Synonyms for squall
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : skwawl |
| Phonetic Transcription : skwɔl |
Top 10 synonyms for squall Other synonyms for the word squall
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for squall
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