Squall and Windstorm

Squall

Squall noun - A disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow).
Usage example: a snow squall is expected tonight

Windstorm is a synonym for squall in disturbance topic. In some cases you can use "Windstorm" instead a noun "Squall", when it comes to topics like blast, hurricane, storm.

Nearby Words: squally, squalled, squalling

Windstorm

Windstorm noun - A storm consisting of violent winds.
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Synonyms for Windstorm

Squall is a synonym for windstorm in hurricane topic. You can use "Squall" instead a noun "Windstorm", if it concerns topics such as storm, weather event.

Nearby Words: wind, windy, windfall

Both words in one sentence

  • Final Fantasy VIII's troubled but courageous hero is named Squall (a term for a violent windstorm, in keeping with the franchise's love of weather-based names) Leonhart.
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