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gale
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gale
(noun)
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gale
/
ˈ
geɪl/
noun
plural
gales
gale
/
ˈ
geɪl/
noun
plural
gales
Learner's definition of GALE
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1
:
a very strong wind
The boat was damaged in a strong
gale
.
The winds approached
gale
force.
gale
-force winds
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2
:
a sudden occurrence of laughter, tears, etc.
The audience erupted in
gales
of laughter.
a
gale
of laughter/tears
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