near gale

noun

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Wind gusts around 33 mph are considered a near gale and can cause some inconvenience when walking in them. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of near gale was in 1958

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“Near gale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near%20gale. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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