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A gale is a strong wind; the word is typically used as a descriptor in nautical contexts. The U.S. National Weather Service defines a gale as sustained surface wind moving at a speed …

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Definition of gale noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 30, 2025 · gale (third-person singular simple present gales, present participle galing, simple past and past participle galed) (nautical) To sail, or sail fast.

gale - A very strong wind, probably related to Old Norse galinn, "frantic, mad." See also related terms for mad. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

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