strong gale

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describes a powerful gale

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Examples (10)

  • A strong gale was blowing along the coast.
  • The port authority issued a warning as a strong gale approached overnight.
  • We cancelled the ferry because a strong gale was forecast.
  • Hikers were forced to turn back in a strong gale on the ridge.
  • It's blowing a strong gale out there, so hold on to your hat.
  • The old barn roof didn't survive the strong gale last winter.
  • By noon, a strong gale had swept across the plains, toppling trees.
  • Pilots reported severe turbulence while a strong gale buffeted the runway.
  • Even the lighthouse swayed under the pressure of the strong gale.
  • If another strong gale hits tonight, the regatta will be postponed.