Gales

noun

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

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

"It's blowing a gale outside."

2.nounAn outburst, especially of laughter.

"a gale of laughter"

3.nounA light breeze.

4.nounA song or story.

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

"Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due."

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