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strong gale

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. strong galenoun

    wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale

Wikipedia

  1. strong gale

    The Beaufort scale is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale.

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  1. strong gale

    A strong gale is a weather condition characterized by extremely powerful winds, typically within a range of 39 to 46 knots or 45 to 54 miles per hour. It is considered level 9 on the Beaufort wind scale which measures wind speed. Strong gales can cause significant damage, typically to trees and structures, and can make navigation difficult for vessels at sea.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. strong gale

    That strength of wind under which close-reefed top-sails and storm-staysails are usually carried when close-hauled.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of strong gale in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of strong gale in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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