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   gale

   /ɡeɪl/

   noun

   • 1. a very strong wind: "I slept well despite the howling gales outside"
   • ▪ (on the Beaufort scale) a wind of force 8 (34–40 knots or 63–74 km/h).
   • ▪ a storm at sea. Similar stormtempestsquallhurricanetornadocyclonetyphoonwhirlwindsuperstormstrong windhigh windwindstorminformal:bursterbusterliterary:flaw
   • 2. an outburst of laughter: "she collapsed into gales of laughter" Similar outburstbursteruptionexplosioneffusionattackfitparoxysmpealhowlhootshriekscreamshoutroar

   Word Origin mid 16th century: perhaps related to Old Norse galinn ‘mad, frantic’.

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   What does Gale mean?

   • The name Gale is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Pleasant, Merry. English surname. Also a form of Gail, short for Abigail. Gale is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Gale is currently not ranked in U.S. births

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   How strong is a gale?

   • Within the Beaufort scale, gale-force winds lie between 28 knots (52 km/h) and 55 knots (102 km/h) with preceding adjectives such as moderate, fresh, strong, and whole used to differentiate the wind's strength within the gale category. A storm has winds of 56 knots (104 km/h) to 63 knots (117 km/h).

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   Is Gale a masculine name?

   • When Gail was popular, half a century ago, Gale was a plausible choice. Gale does put a slightly more masculine spin on the name, but it's dated in any version. These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Gale. A gale is a strong wind. Baby Name Numerology: Number Names Count! Let’s hear it for Auntie Name!

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   What is a Gael name?

   • Throughout the centuries, Gaels and Gaelic-speakers have been known by a number of names. The most consistent of these have been Gael, Irish and Scots. In Latin, the Gaels were called Scoti, but this later came to mean only the Gaels of Scotland. Other terms, such as Milesian, are not as often used.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › galesGALE definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   5 days ago · Contents. GALE meaning: a very strong wind. Learn more.

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   4 days ago · There are general terms that differentiate winds of different average speeds such as a breeze, a gale, a storm, or a hurricane. Within the Beaufort scale, gale-force winds lie between 28 knots (52 km/h) and 55 knots (102 km/h) with preceding adjectives such as moderate, fresh, strong, and whole used to differentiate the wind's strength within ...

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   1 day ago · In the Middle Ages, most Gaels lived in roundhouses and ringforts. The Gaels had their own style of dress, which became the belted plaid and kilt. They also have distinctive music, dance, festivals, and sports. Gaelic culture continues to be a major component of Irish, Scottish and Manx culture .

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   6 days ago · Gale Origin and Meaning. The name Gale is a girl's name . When Gail was popular, half a century ago, Gale was a plausible choice. Gale does put a slightly more masculine spin on the name, but it's dated in any version. Gale Rank in US Top 1000.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strong galeStrong gale - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 30, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: strong gales. Definitions of strong gale. noun. wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale. see more.

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   Jun 23, 2024 · The martingale system (also known as the martingale strategy) is a risk-seeking method of investing. The main idea behind the martingale system is that statistically, you cannot lose all of the...

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   Jul 5, 2024 · What is the meaning of the name Gale? The name Gale is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Pleasant, Merry.