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gale
a very strong wind
Synonyms
- tempest
- windstorm
- squall
Antonyms
- calm
- stillness
gale in a sentence
The gale bent the small trees and scattered leaves across the yard.
The gale pushed our empty recycling bins across the driveway.
Where it comes from
From Middle English gale 'strong wind'
Memory hook
A gale makes gates rattle in the wind.
Read it in context
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