What does “gale” mean?
- 1
nouna very strong wind
The ship was caught in a gale.
- 2
nouna sudden loud burst of laughter
Her joke was met with gales of laughter.
Gale at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ɡeɪl/ · GAYL
How to use “gale” correctly
“Gale-force winds” is common in weather reports.
Common phrases with “gale”
- gale-force winds
- gales of laughter
- blow a gale
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