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near gale
noun
meteorol a wind of force seven on the Beaufort scale or from 32–38 mph
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A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.
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Coastal areas of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent could also feel “near gale force” winds, he added.
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The wind had picked up to near gale force and darkness was fast approaching.
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This ranks as "near gale" on the Beaufort wind force scale.
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In truth, the presidential campaign has been blowing at near gale force for months.
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