Gale: meaning, definitions and examples
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gale
[ ɡeɪl ]
storm
A very strong wind
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gale blew down trees and power lines.
- The sailors battled against the gale to keep the ship afloat.
emotion
A burst of laughter
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her joke caused a gale of laughter among the audience.
- The comedian's performance was met with gales of laughter.
laugh
To laugh loudly and heartily
Synonyms
chuckle, laugh heartily, roar with laughter
Examples of usage
- The children galed at the silly clown.
- The friends galed together at the hilarious movie.
Translations
Translations of the word "gale" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vendaval
🇮🇳 आंधी
🇩🇪 Sturm
🇮🇩 badai
🇺🇦 буря
🇵🇱 wichura
🇯🇵 疾風 (shippū)
🇫🇷 tempête
🇪🇸 vendaval
🇹🇷 fırtına
🇰🇷 강풍 (gangpung)
🇸🇦 عاصفة شديدة
🇨🇿 vichřice
🇸🇰 víchrica
🇨🇳 大风 (dàfēng)
🇸🇮 vihar
🇮🇸 hvassviðri
🇰🇿 дауыл
🇬🇪 ქარიშხალი (qarishxali)
🇦🇿 qasırğa
🇲🇽 vendaval
Word origin
The word 'gale' originated from the Old English 'galan', meaning 'to sing, chant, or cry out'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to a strong wind or a burst of laughter. The association with strong winds likely comes from the howling sound resembling a chant or cry. In modern usage, 'gale' is commonly used to describe a powerful wind or a hearty burst of laughter.