strong gale

noun

, Meteorology.

1. a wind of 47–54 miles per hour (21–24 meters per second).

strong gale

noun

1. meteorol a strong wind of force nine on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 47–54 mph: capable of causing minor structural damage to buildings

Word History and Origins

Origin of strong gale¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

In the early hours of the 28rd a strong gale sprang up and rapidly increased in violence.

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A heavy squall came on May 8, which continued next day a strong gale.

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The strong gale that buffeted them became a storm, and the storm a hurricane.

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The wind had increased to a strong gale, and they were crossing the full length of Pennsylvania at astounding speed.

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An equally strong gale blowing up-stream would have tried to stand the river on its head and scoop the channel dry.

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