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Gale
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GAYL
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Simple meaning
What does Gale mean?
A gale is a very strong wind.
Dictionary definition
A very strong wind.
Example sentences
Gale in a sentence
easy
A gale shook the trees during the storm.
medium
The sailors stayed in the harbor because a gale was expected.
hard
Weather reports use gale to describe winds strong enough to make travel difficult or dangerous.
Synonyms
Words like Gale
strong windA plain synonym for gale.
windstormA storm with strong wind.
blastA sudden strong movement of air.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmA state with little or no wind.
stillnessA lack of movement or wind.
Word family
Gale word family
Base word
gale
noun
gales
Plural form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does gale mean?
A gale is a strong wind.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gale correctly?
This sentence uses gale to describe strong wind.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gale?
Windstorm is closest because a gale is a very strong wind.
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