[skwɔːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet
(e.g: low clouds and squalls of driving rain)

- a loud cry
(e.g: he emitted a short mournful squall)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl

[skwɔːl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously
(e.g: Sarah was squalling in her crib)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl