GALE OF WIND
\ɡˈe͡ɪl ɒv wˈɪnd], \ɡˈeɪl ɒv wˈɪnd], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_l ɒ_v w_ˈɪ_n_d]\
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(Naut.) Hard or Strong G., number 10 in the scale of wind-force. Stiff G., not so strong. Fresh G. , still less strong, one in which reefed topsails may be carried, when on a wind. Top-gallant G., when not too strong to allow these sails to be carried. Gentle G., when royals and flying-kites may be carried ; number of force, 4. To gale away, i.q. to go free.
By Henry Percy Smith
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