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squalling

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squall 1  (skwôl)
n.
A loud, harsh cry.
intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls
To scream or cry loudly and harshly.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skvala, to squeal.]
squaller n.
squall 2  (skwôl)
n.
1. A brief sudden violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow.
2. Informal A brief commotion.
intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls
To blow strongly for a brief period.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.squalling - characterized by short periods of noisy commotion; "a home life that has been extraordinarily squally"
squally
unquiet - characterized by unrest or disorder; "unquiet days of riots"; "following the assassination of Martin Luter King ours was an unquiet nation"; "spent an unquiet night tossing and turning"
Translations
squalling [ˈskwɔːlɪŋ] ADJ [child] → chillón, berreador
squalling [ˈskwɔːlɪŋ] adj (baby) → che strilla, urlante
squalling [ˈskwɔːlɪŋ] adj (baby) → che strilla, urlante


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Squalling like an infuriated cat, the shadow crashed down through tree-ferns and orchids and thudded upon the earth at his feet, and, still squalling its rage and pain, had sunk its human teeth into the ankle of his stout tramping boot.
The Red One by London, Jack View in context
But now, coming back to the world of reality, he had to make great mental efforts to take in that she was alive and well, and that the creature squalling so desperately was his son.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Take the Georges, Pew, and don't stand here squalling.
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