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

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fresh gale

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

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)

The weather now became more moderate, though there was still a fresh gale from the North West, with hard frost and frequent showers of snow.

From A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations by Tyrrell, J. B.

As she took her seat, he folded his plaid about her so tenderly that it felt like a friendly arm shielding her from the fresh gale that blew up from the sea.

From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May