rain squall

collocation in English

meaningsofrainandsquall

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rain
noun[U]
uk
/reɪn/us
/reɪn/
drops of water ...
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squall
noun[C]
uk
/skwɔːl/us
/skwɑːl/
a sudden strong wind or ...
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(Definition ofrainandsquallfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofrain squall

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She evaded the destroyer in arainsqualland around 1200 attempted to come to periscope depth.
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She escaped the pursuit of the enemy destroyers but lost the undamaged quarry in arainsquall.
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The ensuing depth charge counterattack continued until the destroyer lost contact with the submarine in a heavyrainsquall.
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Sprague directed his carriers to launch their planes, then run for the cover of arainsquallto the east.
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Arainsquallprovided cover for a turn to the south, and just after 07:30 the destroyers began their gallant torpedo attacks against great odds.
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Though partially protected by chemical smoke, a timelyrainsquall, and counterattacks by the screening destroyers and destroyer escorts, she took the first of fifteen direct hits at 07:50.
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The ship found sanctuary in rain squalls where the crew had time to repair damage, restoring power to two of the three aft turrets.
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The wind was a north-east gale and the sea was thick with rain squalls.
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Darkness and intermittent rain squalls interfered with visibility.
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The submarine made several surface runs on the transport but kept losing her in rain squalls.
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Residents were advised to be aware of possible rain squalls in association with the storm.
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Rain squalls hampered her as she attempted to attain a good firing position, so she tracked the ships until after nightfall, then made a surface attack.
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Since smoke and intermittent rain squalls had reduced visibility to less than, it took alert and skillful seamanship to avoid colliding with friendly ships during the dash to battle.
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