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adj
Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Producing or characteristic of loud wails.
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adj
Having unproductive wet spots due to poor drainage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete
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adj
Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles, weaving
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adjective satellite
characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: squalling
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History
From squall + -y; from 1719.
Probably related to scall + -y.
