gales

[US]/[ˈɡeɪlz]/
[UK]/[ˈɡeɪlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a strong wind, especially a sudden burst of wind.; a series of strong winds.
v.to be affected by strong winds.

Phrases & Collocations

gales of laughter

fierce gales

strong gales

felt gales

endured gales

facing gales

high gales

bitter gales

sudden gales

powerful gales

Example Sentences

the ship struggled against the gales and heavy waves.

we sought shelter from the gales in a sturdy building.

the gales uprooted several trees in the park.

farmers worried about the gales damaging their crops.

the climbers postponed their ascent due to the gales.

we heard warnings about the gales on the radio.

the gales caused widespread power outages across the region.

the sailors battled the gales and torrential rain.

the wind farm was designed to withstand the gales.

the gales whipped through the valley, carrying dust and debris.

we watched the gales batter the coastline with relentless force.

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