gale


Definition: Meaning of, gale in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡeɪl /

  • noun
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
gale gales
[countable]
  1. a very strong wind
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  2. a gale/gales of laughter a sudden loud sound of laughter
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gale used in phrases

  • Myrica gale (noun)
    1. bog shrub of north temperate zone having bitter-tasting fragrant leaves
  • Scotch gale (noun)
    1. bog shrub of north temperate zone having bitter-tasting fragrant leaves
  • fresh gale (noun)
    1. wind moving 39-46 knots; 8 on the Beaufort scale
  • gale force (adjective)
    1. a gale force wind is strong enough to be dangerous or cause damage
  • moderate gale (noun)
    1. wind moving 32-38 knots; 7 on the Beaufort scale
  • near gale (noun)
    1. wind moving 32-38 knots; 7 on the Beaufort scale
  • strong gale (noun)
    1. wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale
  • sweet gale (noun)
    1. bog shrub of north temperate zone having bitter-tasting fragrant leaves
  • whole gale (noun)
    1. wind moving 55-63 knots; 10 on the Beaufort scale
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