squawl.html - n.
a N. American Indian woman or wife.

squaw-man a White married to a squaw. squaw winter (in N. America) a brief wintry spell before an Indian Summer. [Narraganset squaws, Massachusetts squaw woman]

squawl.html - n. & v.
--n.

1 a loud harsh cry esp. of a bird.
2 a complaint.

--v.

intr. utter a squawk.

squawk-box colloq. a loudspeaker or intercom.

squawker n. [imit.]

squawl.html - See: FIRING SQUAD.

squawl.html - See: FAIR AND SQUARE, SHOOT STRAIGHT or SHOOT SQUARE.

squawl.html - {v. phr.} To apologize; re-establish friendship with; make amends. * /"Mr. Alien is very angry with you for leaving the firm," Bob said. "It will take more than a few words and a drink to square yourself with him."/

squawl.html - {v. phr.} 1. To arrange the sails of a ship so that the wind blows from behind. * /The captain ordered the crew to square away and sail before the wind./ 2. {informal} To put right for use or action. - Often used in the passive or participle. * /The living room was squared away for the guests./ * /Harry got into trouble, but his scoutmaster talked with him and got him squared away./ Syn.: STRAIGHTEN OUT. 3. {informal} To stand ready to fight; put up your fists. * /Jack and Lee squared away./ Syn.: SQUARE OFF.