C2nounnatureenvironment
US/ɡeɪl/
UK/ɡeɪl/
a very strong wind; also, a sudden loud burst of laughter
In context
The fishing boats stayed in the harbour because a gale was forecast.
Strong gales knocked down trees across the northern provinces.
The audience burst into gales of laughter at his joke.
Words that go with gale
noun + preposition
- gales of laughterHer story about the wedding was met with gales of laughter.
noun + noun
- gale-force windsGale-force winds closed the airport for six hours.
- gale warningThere's a gale warning for all coastal areas tonight.
adjective + noun
- strong galeA strong gale blew the roof off the old school.
- severe galeSevere gales are expected along the coast tomorrow.
- howling galeWe walked home through a howling gale.