gale
Plural
gales
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a very powerful wind
- The fishing boats stayed in port as a strong gale blew across the coast, making the sea too dangerous.
- The weather report warned of a severe gale that could bring down trees and power lines.
- Walking against the fierce gale, she struggled to keep her balance and stay on the path.
- The sailors reefed the sails to prepare for the incoming gale and the rough seas it would bring.
- The howling gale outside made it difficult to hear anything, even from inside the house.