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gale

/ɡeɪl/

A gale is a very strong and powerful wind. It is much stronger than a breeze but smaller than a hurricane.

أمثلة

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1

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

2

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

3

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
gale
صفة
galy
مرتبط
windstorm
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نصيحة للحفظ

Gale starts with 'G' for 'Great'. Think of it as a 'Great Wind' that can knock things over.

اختبار سريع

The trees were bending low because of the strong _____ blowing from the ocean.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: gale

أمثلة

1

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

everyday

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

2

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

formal

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

3

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

informal

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

4

The Beaufort scale defines a gale as having speeds between 39 and 46 mph.

academic

The Beaufort scale defines a gale as having speeds between 39 and 46 mph.

5

The cargo delivery was delayed because of a severe gale at sea.

business

The cargo delivery was delayed because of a severe gale at sea.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
gale
صفة
galy
مرتبط
windstorm

تلازمات شائعة

gale-force winds gale-force winds
howling gale howling gale
severe gale severe gale
gale warning gale warning
equinoctial gale equinoctial gale

العبارات الشائعة

gales of laughter

gales of laughter

blow a gale

blow a gale

fresh gale

fresh gale

يُخلط عادةً مع

gale vs gust

A gust is a sudden, short burst of wind, while a gale is a sustained, very strong wind.

gale vs breeze

A breeze is a gentle, light wind, whereas a gale is powerful and potentially dangerous.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is most commonly used in weather forecasts and maritime contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe loud, sudden bursts of sound, like laughter.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'gale' to mean any wind; remember it must be very strong. It is also often confused with 'storm', though a gale refers specifically to the wind speed.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Gale starts with 'G' for 'Great'. Think of it as a 'Great Wind' that can knock things over.

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أصل الكلمة

Probably from Old Norse 'galinn' meaning frantic or mad, describing the wild nature of the wind.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun: a gale, two gales Commonly used as a modifier: gale-force Often follows the verb 'blow'
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السياق الثقافي

In island nations like the UK, gale warnings are a standard part of daily shipping forecasts on the radio.

اختبار سريع

The trees were bending low because of the strong _____ blowing from the ocean.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: gale

مزيد من كلمات Weather

forecast

A1

A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

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