moderate gale

American  

noun

1. a wind of 32–38 miles per hour (14–17 meters per second).

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moderate gale British  

noun

1. a gale of force seven on the Beaufort scale, capable of swaying trees

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Etymology

Origin of moderate gale

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

IT was blowing a moderate gale, and the “Aurania,” steaming at full speed into it, rolled viciously.

From The Dust of Conflict by Bindloss, Harold

The wind increased to a moderate gale, with heavy gusts and considerable drift.

From South with Scott by Mountevans, Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, baron

The wind was blowing a moderate gale; but the Bronx was doing exceedingly well, lifting herself very lightly over the foaming billows, and conveying to one walking her deck the impression of solidity and strength.

From On The Blockade by Optic, Oliver

The naval battles were fought on rivers and lakes; for the boats were not adapted to heavy weather, and could not have lived even in a moderate gale.

From Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics by Shute, A. B.

The wind fell to a moderate gale, and by four in the afternoon we had a reefed foresail and the tops'ls set, and were staggering along at a great speed.

From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by Bone, David W.