strong gale

noun Meteorology.

a wind of 47–54 miles per hour (21–24 m/sec).

Origin of strong gale

First recorded in 1795–1805

Words nearby strong gale

strong accumulation point, strong breeze, strong derived set, strong drink, strong force, strong gale, strong interaction, strong meat, strong nuclear force, strong point, strong safety

British Dictionary definitions for strong gale

strong gale

noun

meteorol a strong wind of force nine on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 47–54 mph: capable of causing minor structural damage to buildings