gale
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɡeɪl/
gale means: A very strong wind.
noun
STRONG WINDB2
A very strong wind.
- A gale shook the trees.
- Several boats were damaged by last night’s gale.
- The forecast warns of gales along the coast.
LOUD OUTBURSTC2
A sudden burst of loud sound, especially laughter.
- His joke brought a gale of laughter.
- Gales of laughter came from the next room.
- A gale of cheers greeted the returning team.
Questions about gale
What does gale mean?
A very strong wind.
What is gale in other languages?
Türkçe: şiddetli rüzgâr · Español: vendaval · Français: coup de vent · Deutsch: Sturm · Italiano: burrasca · 日本語: 強風
How do you pronounce gale?
It is pronounced /ɡeɪl/.
How do you use gale in a sentence?
A gale shook the trees. Several boats were damaged by last night’s gale.
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