gale
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
gales
plural
gales
Britannica Dictionary definition of GALE
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1
:
a very strong wind
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The boat was damaged in a strong gale.
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The winds approached gale force.
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gale-force winds
2
:
a sudden occurrence of laughter, tears, etc.
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The audience erupted in gales of laughter.
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a gale of laughter/tears
