"Squalled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Squalled: (past tense of "squal") to make a rough, loud, and Often shrill or screaming noise, often like a squawk or yelp.
Squalamine is a compound isolated from the liver of the dogfish shark. It is an antimicrobial agent with potential applications in medicine.
Squalene is a liquid wax that is a naturally occurring compound found in the oils of numerous marine organisms such as sharks, and also in small amounts in the liver and ocular extracts of some humans.<br><br>In biology, squalene is a major intermediate in the production of cholesterol and steroid hormones in the body. It is an important precursor in the biosynthesis of vitamin D3.<br><br>In chemistry, squalene is used as a laboratory intermediate in the production of steroids, perfumes and other fragrance compounds.
Meaning: filthy, dirty, and unpleasant; characterized by poverty and decay.<br><br>Example: "The squalid conditions in the slum made life unbearable for the residents."
Squalidae is a family of sharks belonging to the order Carcharhiniformes. They are commonly known as spotted cats sharks, or smooth-hound sharks.
Squalidity refers to a state or condition of filth, dirtiness, or poor sanitation. It can also be used to describe something that is squalid, such as a squalid living environment or a squalid situation.<br><br>Example: The squalidity of the city's sewers was a public health concern.<br><br>Synonyms for squalidity include: squalor, squaleness, filthiness, griminess, dirtiness, sordidness.<br><br>Antonyms for squalidity include: cleanliness, tidiness, sanitation, freshness, purity.
Meaning: in a dirty and unpleasant way, usually due to poverty or lack of cleanliness. Shabby, run-down, and unsanitary. The opposite of luxurious or comfortable.
The order Squaliformes is a group of sharks known as the dogfish, or lesser sharks, including the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias). They are small to medium-sized, generally slender, nocturnal, and viviparous predatory sharks that are found in temperate to tropical waters worldwide.
A strong gust of wind, typically at sea, especially a gale-force wind, especially one occurring at a storm.
Squalls are sudden, brief, and violent gusts of wind that are accompanied by rain or snow. They are characterized by strong, turbulent air movements that can cause disruptions in weather patterns and can be hazardous for aviation, marine, and outdoor activities. Squalls are often associated with severe thunderstorms, fronts, or low-pressure systems.
Squalor refers to a state or condition of squalidness, filth, or poverty, often involving decay, neglect, and discomfort. It describes an environment, situation, or lifestyle that is run-down, dirty, or unhealthy, often due to neglect or a lack of resources.
Squamaceous refers to something that produces or contains scales, especially fish scales.