Dictionary Check: squall
"squall" is a valid word!
Scrabble
15
points
Words with Friends
18
points
Definition
noun
sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
verb
make high-pitched, whiney noises
verb
utter a sudden loud cry
Example:
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
verb
blow in a squall
Example:
"When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"
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