a sudden strong and violent wind, often with rain or snow during a storm 飑(常指暴风雨或暴风雪中突起的狂风) A sudden vicious squall knocked her to the ground. 突然一阵狂风将她击倒在地。 We got caught in a sudden squall of rain. 我们遇上了突如其来的暴雨。
Word Originmid 17th cent.: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl.