Synonyms: squall
Definition: sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
Similar words: wind, current of air, air current
Definition: air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
Usage: trees bent under the fierce winds; when there is no wind, row; the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere
Synonyms: yell, holler, hollo, call, scream, shout, shout out, squall, cry
Definition: utter a sudden loud cry
Usage: she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit
Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand
Definition: make high-pitched, whiney noises
Similar words: roar, ululate, yaup, yawl, wail, howl
Definition: emit long loud cries
Usage: wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow
Synonyms: squall
Definition: blow in a squall
Usage: When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails