fresh gale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fresh gale
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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Pier 50, abandoned by the Pennsylvania Railroad, looked as if it would collapse in the next fresh gale.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2016
At 4 p.m., wind south-west, fresh gale and heavy rain.
From The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Loud and clear were both our signals, but four and a half miles of distance and a fresh gale neutralised their influence on that dark and dismal night.
From Battles with the Sea by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
In this dangerous position she was seen at noon by her consort, a fresh gale driving more ice towards her.
From Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries by William Henry Giles Kingston
Once out of the point's shelter, short but angry waves raced white behind her, for one may find sufficient turmoil of waters when a fresh gale sweeps the Canadian lakes.
From The Mistress of Bonaventure by Harold Bindloss
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