💨gale

Meaning

A very strong wind.

a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale

Example Sentences

The ship struggled to stay afloat during the gale.

The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.

Example Expressions

gales of laughter

Synonyms

storm, tempest, squall, blast, gust, hurricane

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storm, tempest, squall, blast, gust

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storm, tempest, squall, hurricane

Antonyms

calm, breeze, stillness, gentle wind

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calm, breeze

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calm, stillness, breeze, gentle wind

Collocations

strong gale, gale force winds, gales of laughter, fierce gale, gale warning

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strong gale, gale force winds, gales of laughter

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fierce gale, gale force winds, gale warning