Gust vs. Squall — What's the Difference?

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

To blow strongly for a brief period.

A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.

A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, contrary to a wind gust lasting seconds. They are usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow.

An outburst of emotion.

A loud, harsh cry.

(Archaic) Relish; gusto.

A brief sudden violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow.

The sense of taste.

(Informal) A brief commotion.

Personal taste or inclination; liking.

To scream or cry loudly and harshly.

To blow in gusts.

(meteorology) A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.

(by extension) Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).

A loud cry or wail.

(archaic) The physiological faculty of taste.

To cry or wail loudly.

Relish, enjoyment, appreciation.

A sudden and violent gust of wind often attended with rain or snow.

Intellectual taste; fancy.

A loud scream; a harsh cry.

To blow in gusts.

To cry out; to scream or cry violently, as a woman frightened, or a child in anger or distress; as, the infant squalled.

To taste.

Sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

To have a relish for.

Make high-pitched, whiney noises

A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind.

Utter a sudden loud cry;

A sudden violent burst of passion.

Blow in a squall;

The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.

Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.

Intellectual taste; fancy.

To taste; to have a relish for.

A strong current of air;