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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strong gale1

First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences

Parts of the region have been experiencing heavy rainfall and strong gales since Thursday.

From BBC

The region was hit by strong gales of 110km/h, torrential rain and tidal surges that have left low-lying areas flooded.

From BBC

The service said that the storm was bringing “very strong” and “gusty southwesterly winds countrywide with strong gales” as well as high waves along coasts.

Plus, the rotor faces downwind rather than into the wind, as is common in traditional configurations, helping it to absorb the impact of strong gales.

From BBC

Tropical Storm Gaston, which formed on Tuesday, was bringing strong gales to the Azores in the North Atlantic on Friday as it approached from the west.

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