Squall (Noun)
Meaning
Sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- A sudden squall swept across the harbor, catching the sailors off guard and forcing them to scramble for cover.
- The hikers struggled to stay upright as a fierce squall blew in, bringing heavy rain and hail with it.
- The weather forecast warned of a strong squall that would hit the coast by nightfall, bringing powerful gusts and torrential downpours.
- As the storm system moved in, a violent squall struck the city, knocking over trees and power lines.
- The pilot expertly navigated the plane through the intense squall, but not before it had shaken the aircraft violently.