winter gale

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

a gale that occurs during winter

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Examples (20)

  • A fierce winter gale battered the coastline overnight.
  • The ship was battered by a fierce winter gale off the coast.
  • We got caught in a sudden winter gale while hiking across the moor.
  • A sudden winter gale swept across the northern plains last night.
  • It's blowing a winter gale out there—keep the windows shut.
  • Forecasters warned of a severe winter gale approaching the region.
  • The ferry was cancelled due to a forecast winter gale.
  • The island often experiences harsh winter gales during the colder months.
  • By morning, the winter gale had dropped to a stiff breeze.
  • We had to secure everything outdoors before the winter gale hit.
  • If another winter gale sweeps in, flights may be diverted.
  • During the winter gale, several power lines were brought down.
  • Residents were urged to stay indoors as a severe winter gale swept the city.
  • The sound of the winter gale howled incessantly through the night.
  • Our roof tiles were loosened by the last winter gale.
  • Such a violent winter gale is quite rare for this part of the country.
  • Meteorologists expect the winter gale to persist through Tuesday.
  • Their small fishing boat struggled against the relentless winter gale.
  • Even seasoned sailors respect a winter gale on the North Sea.
  • If a strong winter gale develops, all flights will be cancelled.