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gale
1[ geyl ]
noun
- a very strong wind.
- Meteorology. a wind of 32–63 miles per hour (14–28 meters per second).
- a noisy outburst:
a gale of laughter filled the room.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Archaic. a gentle breeze.
gale
2[ geyl ]
noun
Gale
3[ geyl ]
noun
- ܴ·Բ [zoh, -n, uh], 1874–1938, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and poet.
- a female or male given name.
gale
1/ ɡɪ /
noun
- a strong wind, specifically one of force seven to ten on the Beaufort scale or from 45 to 90 kilometres per hour
- often plural a loud outburst, esp of laughter
- archaic.a gentle breeze
gale
2/ ɡɪ /
noun
- short for sweet gale
51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Additionally, winds over the water may reach gale force at times creating dangerous boating conditions.
Status red gale warnings have ended in the Republic of Ireland.
It meant we can have a good look at the scenes outside, and get an idea of how ferocious the gales were - while remaining sheltered.
Roads have been closed, trains cancelled and schools shut as severe gale force winds hit the north-east of England and Cumbria.
Thousands of people are without power and 45 schools will remain closed on Friday as Storm Éowyn brings severe gales.
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