Gale
/ɡeɪl/
A gale is a very strong wind that can make it hard to walk outside and can even knock over trees or things that aren't heavy.
Examples
- The gale blew so hard that it knocked over the picnic table at the park during our field trip.
- As we flew our kites, a sudden gale made them dance wildly in the sky before we could catch them.
- The weather report warned us about a strong gale coming, so we decided to stay inside and play board games instead.
Synonyms
storm
breeze
wind
tempest
hurricane
gust
Antonyms
calm
stillness
quiet
peace
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