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Definition gale in British English

gale noun

[countable] noun
/ɡeɪl/
1

a very strong wind

Example

a force nine gale (=a very strong gale)

Example

It's blowing a gale (=there is a strong wind).

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Example

Gales of laughter floated up from the flat below.

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Definition gale in British English