strong gale

American  

noun

Meteorology.

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

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strong gale British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of strong gale

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

While making its final approach into Stornoway harbour in the early hours of 1 January in a strong gale, the boat changed course at the wrong point.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2018

Nicole leaned forward as she walked to the front of the stage, as if plodding against a strong gale.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2017

A strong gale was forecast but no other ship had responded to the call.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2015

According to the Met Office, a strong gale, with gusts of up to 48mph, was recorded in Bridlington at the time of the incident.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2014

The squalls came most violently from the S.W., and in half an hour the bank of clouds disappeared; but a strong gale from S.W. continued till daylight, when it moderated.

From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Fitzroy, Robert