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Meaning of SQUALLY

Pronunciation:  'skwolee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain; "a gray squally morning"
  2. [adj]  characterized by short periods of noisy commotion; "a home life that has been extraordinarily squally"
 
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 Synonyms: squalling, stormy, unquiet
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Squall"y\, a.
1. Abounding with squalls; disturbed often with sudden and
   violent gusts of wind; gusty; as, squally weather.
2. (Agric.) Interrupted by unproductive spots; -- said of a
   flied of turnips or grain. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.
3. (Weaving) Not equally good throughout; not uniform;
   uneven; faulty; -- said of cloth.
 
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