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

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moderate gale

The wind steadily increased and has been blowing a moderate gale, shifting in direction to E.S.E.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon

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

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

In the afternoon the wind increased to the force of a moderate gale and the sea began to rise.

From The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad by Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)

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