Gale

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪl/

Gale (noun)

  1. a very strong wind that can cause damage or make it hard to walk.
  2. a loud burst of laughter that is hard to control.

Examples

  • The gale blew the leaves off the trees.
  • Sailors prepared for the approaching gale.

Common collocations: strong gale, gale warning, gale force, gale of laughter, burst into a gale

Synonyms of Gale

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Gale

  • describing weather conditions