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
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
This favourable appearance gave us hopes of being able to make good our entrance on the following day; but a fresh gale set in, and kept us at our anchorage.
From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Fitzroy, Robert
Fresh breezes and fair weather, ending with a fresh gale.
From A Narrative Of The Mutiny, On Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; And The Subsequent Voyage Of Part Of The Crew, In The Ship's Boat by Bligh, William
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)
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