/ Dictionary / Index S squall: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: squall Pronunciation: (skwôl), [key] — n. a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet. a sudden disturbance or commotion. —v.i. to blow as a squall. squall Pronunciation: (skwôl), [key] — v.i. to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall. —v.t. to utter in a screaming tone. —n. the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: squall (Thesaurus) squalid squall line Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language