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Noun: strong gale  stróng geyl
  1. Wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale
    "The strong gale uprooted trees and damaged roofs"

Derived forms: strong gales

Type of: gale

Part of: Beaufort scale, wind scale

Encyclopedia: Strong gale