1
a
: a strong current of air:
(1)
: a wind from 32 to 63 miles per hour (about 51 to 102 kilometers per hour)
(2)
b
archaic
: breeze
2
: an emotional outburst
gales of laughter
Examples of gale in a Sentence
The boat was damaged in a strong gale.
The winds approached gale force.
The audience erupted in gales of laughter.
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It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
On the West Coast, gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings and small craft advisories were issued for Oregon and Washington.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
What To Know The alerts consisted of gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings, small craft advisories and rip current statements.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Winds will reach gale force off Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
On the West Coast, gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings and small craft advisories were issued for Oregon and Washington.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
What To Know The alerts consisted of gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings, small craft advisories and rip current statements.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Winds will reach gale force off Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Gale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gale. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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gale
noun1
: a strong current of air
especially
: a wind of from 32 to 63 miles (about 51 to 101 kilometers) per hour
2
: an emotional outburst
gales of laughter
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