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squall
/skwɔːl/
noun
szkwał
Also
wichura(f)
Definition
A sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain or snow.
Examples
A sudden squall hit the boat, making the waves choppy.
Nagły szkwał uderzył w łódź, powodując wzburzone fale.
We took shelter from the squall under a large tree.
Schroniliśmy się przed wichurą pod dużym drzewem.
Collocations
sudden squallheavy squallsquall line
verb
wrzeszczeć
Also
krzyczeć
Definition
To cry loudly and harshly, typically like a baby.
Examples
The baby started to squall when it was hungry.
Dziecko zaczęło wrzeszczeć, gdy było głodne.
She squalled in protest when her toy was taken away.
Krzyknęła w proteście, gdy zabrano jej zabawkę.
Collocations
baby squallsquall in angersquall with pain
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