gale
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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
2 : a sudden occurrence of laughter, tears, etc.
- The audience erupted in gales of laughter.
- a gale of laughter/tears
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