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

Every stitch of canvas that had been set when the squall burst was gone, and, as the weather gradually settled into a strong gale, there was a desperate night's work ahead.

From The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life by Bullen, Frank T.