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noun Meteorology.

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

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Origin of strong gale

First recorded in 1795–1805

Words nearby strong gale

strong breeze, strong derived set, strong drink, strong-eye dog, strong force, strong gale, stronghold, strong interaction, strongly, strongman, strong meat

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How to use strong gale in a sentence

In the early hours of the 28rd a strong gale sprang up and rapidly increased in violence.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
A heavy squall came on May 8, which continued next day a strong gale.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXLII. Vol. LV. April, 1844|Various
The strong gale that buffeted them became a storm, and the storm a hurricane.
Olive Leaves|Lydia Howard Sigourney
The wind had increased to a strong gale, and they were crossing the full length of Pennsylvania at astounding speed.
Doctor Jones' Picnic|S. E. Chapman

An equally strong gale blowing up-stream would have tried to stand the river on its head and scoop the channel dry.
Down the Yellowstone|Lewis R. Freeman

British Dictionary definitions for strong gale

strong gale

noun

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

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