fresh gale

American  

noun

Meteorology.

1. a wind of 39–46 miles per hour (17–33 meters per second).

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fresh gale British  

noun

1. a gale of force eight on the Beaufort scale

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Etymology

Origin of fresh gale

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

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

Loud and clear were both the signals, but four and a half miles of distance and a fresh gale neutralised their influence.

From The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Try to avoid supposing that every fresh gale is a violent storm; but confide in the excellence of the ship, and the skill of its navigators.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

The wind was now blowing a fresh gale, and the howling aloft was extremely melancholy and dismal.

From The Frozen Pirate by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)

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 Bindloss, Harold