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strong gale

noun

, Meteorology.
  1. a wind of 47–54 miles per hour (21–24 meters per second).


strong gale

noun

  1. meteorol a strong wind of force nine on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 47–54 mph: capable of causing minor structural damage to buildings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of strong gale1

First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences

In the early hours of the 28rd a strong gale sprang up and rapidly increased in violence.

A heavy squall came on May 8, which continued next day a strong gale.

The strong gale that buffeted them became a storm, and the storm a hurricane.

The wind had increased to a strong gale, and they were crossing the full length of Pennsylvania at astounding speed.

An equally strong gale blowing up-stream would have tried to stand the river on its head and scoop the channel dry.

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