NOUN | phenomenon | moderate gale, near gale | wind moving 32-38 knots |
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Meaning | wind moving 32-38 knots; 7 on the Beaufort scale. | |
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Synonym | near gale | |
Part of | Beaufort scale, wind scale | An international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane) |
Broader | gale | A strong wind moving 45-90 knots |
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