gale Sentence Examples

  1. The gale howled like a banshee, tearing through the trees with unimaginable force.
  2. The ship struggled valiantly against the relentless gale, its sails torn and its timbers creaking.
  3. The wind whipped up a sudden gale that sent leaves and dust swirling through the air.
  4. The gale struck the island with such ferocity that it uprooted trees and sent debris flying.
  5. The captain ordered the crew to take refuge below deck as the gale raged outside.
  6. The lighthouse stood defiantly against the relentless gale, its beacon a lifeline for ships at sea.
  7. The hikers were caught in a sudden gale that turned their once-serene trail into a treacherous ordeal.
  8. The gale tore through the city, ripping down power lines and leaving homes in darkness.
  9. The gale whipped up waves that crashed against the shore, creating a deafening roar.
  10. The pilot struggled to control the plane as it was buffeted by the gale, threatening to send it crashing into the mountains.

gale Meaning

Wordnet

gale (n)

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

Webster

gale (n.)

A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests.

A moderate current of air; a breeze.

A state of excitement, passion, or hilarity.

A song or story.

A plant of the genus Myrica, growing in wet places, and strongly resembling the bayberry. The sweet gale (Myrica Gale) is found both in Europe and in America.

The payment of a rent or annuity.

Webster

gale (v. i.)

To sale, or sail fast.

To sing.

FAQs About the word gale

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scaleA strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales

flash, storm, blaze, outburst, eruption,explosion, burst, gust, paroxysm, agony

No antonyms found.

The gale howled like a banshee, tearing through the trees with unimaginable force.

The ship struggled valiantly against the relentless gale, its sails torn and its timbers creaking.

The wind whipped up a sudden gale that sent leaves and dust swirling through the air.

The gale struck the island with such ferocity that it uprooted trees and sent debris flying.