gale
n.
tempest, strong wind; sudden outburst; wave, fit (i.e. of laughter)
Gale
A gale is a very strong
wind of at least 28
knots, 32
mph, or 51
km/h; and up to 55 knots, 63 mph, or 102 km/h.It is divided into three or four categories:A moderate gale or near gale is up to 33 kt., 38 mph, or 61 km/h, and a
small craft advisory is issued.A fresh gale or just gale is 34~40 kt., 39~46 mph, or 62~74 km/h, and a
gale warning is issued.A strong gale is 41~47 kt., 47~54 mph, or 75~88 km/h, and usually a gale warning is issued or maintained.A whole gale or storm is 48 kt., 55 mph, or 89 km/h or greater, and a
storm warning is issued.
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gale
Noun
1. a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
(hypernym) wind, air current, current of air
(hyponym) moderate gale, near gale
Gäle (der)
n.
Gael, person from the Scottish Highlands, Celt
gale (f)
n.
scab, scabies, mange