gale 
/ˈgeɪl/ noun
plural gales /ˈgeɪl/ noun [count] 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
▪ The boat was damaged in a strong gale. ▪ The winds approached gale force. ▪ gale-force winds
▪ The audience erupted in gales of laughter. ▪ a gale of laughter/tears
