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near gale

noun

  1. meteorol a wind of force seven on the Beaufort scale or from 32–38 mph

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.

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Coastal areas of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent could also feel “near gale force” winds, he added.

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The wind had picked up to near gale force and darkness was fast approaching.

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This ranks as "near gale" on the Beaufort wind force scale.

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In truth, the presidential campaign has been blowing at near gale force for months.

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