gale

C2
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪl/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

Example Sentences
  • It's blowing a gale outside.
2 Definition

An outburst, especially of laughter.

Example Sentences
  • a gale of laughter
3 Definition

A light breeze.

4 Definition

A song or story.

5 Definition

A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.

6 Definition

A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.

Example Sentences
  • Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due.
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To sing; charm; enchant.

2 Definition

To cry; groan; croak.

3 Definition

(of a person) To talk.

4 Definition

(of a bird) To call.

5 Definition

To sing; utter with musical modulations.

6 Definition

To sail, or sail fast.