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Definition of steall

steall

/stjɑːl/
steall
Plural:stealls
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steall Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Scottish A prominent waterfall situated in Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, officially known as An Steall Bàn, recognized as the second-highest waterfall in the United Kingdom.

2

Scottish A sudden gush, spout, or cascade of water.

Example

"Following the heavy rains, a torrential steall of water washed down the rugged gorge."

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stauntonia
stavanger
steak
steall
steam
steamboat
steamer

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Scottish Gaelic 'steall', meaning a spout, splash, or cascade of water.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steall. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steall
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