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   Gale

   /ɡāl/

   

   noun

   • 1. a very strong wind: "it was almost blowing a gale"
   • ▪ a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale (28-55 knots or 32-63 mph).
   • ▪ a storm at sea. Similar stormtempestsquallhurricanetornadocyclonetyphoonwhirlwindsuperstormstrong windhigh windwindstorminformal:bursterbusterliterary:flaw
   • 2. a burst of sound, especially of laughter: "she collapsed into gales of laughter" Similar outburstbursteruptionexplosioneffusionattackfitparoxysmpealhowlhootshriekscreamshoutroar

   Word Origin mid 16th century: perhaps related to Old Norse galinn ‘mad, frantic’.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.britannica.com › science › galeGale | Tropical Storms, Hurricanes & Cyclones | Britannica

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   gale. Related Topics: windstorm. northeaster. gale, wind that is stronger than a breeze; specifically a wind of 28–55 knots (50–102 km per hour) corresponding to force numbers 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale. As issued by weather service forecasters, gale warnings occur when forecasted winds range from 34 to 47 knots (63 to 87 km per hour).

3. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › galegale - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   May 6, 2024 · gale (plural gales) ( meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale . It's blowing a gale outside. Many parts of the boat were damaged in the gale. An outburst, especially of laughter .

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarygale | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   gale meaning: a very strong wind. Learn more.

5. www.wordsmyth.netgale | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language...

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   Advanced Dictionary. gale. pronunciation: geIl. features: Word Combinations ( noun) The meaning of gale. Definition of gale. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

6. ownyourweather.com › what-are-gale-force-windsWhat Are Gale Force Winds And How Are They Formed? - Own Your...

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   Jun 19, 2023 · A gale force wind or gale is a strong, persistent wind ranging from 50 km/h or 31 miles per hour to 102 km/h or 63 miles per hour and is typically associated with but not limited to coastal regions. According to the Beaufort Scale, gale force winds can be divided into four subcategories.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gale_warningGale warning - Wikipedia

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   A gale warning is an alert issued by national weather forecasting agencies around the world in an event that maritime locations currently or imminently experiencing winds of gale force on the Beaufort scale. [1] .

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › gale_v2gale, v.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb gale. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.