squall
/ˈskwɔːl/ noun C2- A sudden, windy storm, such as is found in a squall line.
- A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
- A loud cry or wail.
Plural squalls
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Take in the studding-sails and stow the flying jib.’ It was time; the squall was on us, and the vessel began to heel.
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