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strong breeze

noun

, Meteorology.

strong breeze

meteorol a considerable wind of force six on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 25–31 mph

First recorded in 1795–1805

The sun was bright, and there was a strong breeze full of piney odors from the forests to the west.

The orders were quickly obeyed, and away we flew with a strong breeze directly before the wind.

A strong breeze was blowing at daybreak; still the weather was not too bad for travelling, and so I called the party.

The sky banked up from the south with nimbus, and early on the 23rd a strong breeze ruffled the water.

I again ordered each captain to pick his own channel, and having a strong breeze and all oars working we managed to get above.

April 23, 2024inveterate

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