moderate gale

/ˌmɑdəˈreɪt geɪl/
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Other forms: moderate gales

Definitions of moderate gale
  1. noun
    wind moving 32-38 knots; 7 on the Beaufort scale
    synonyms: near gale
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    type of:
    gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots; force 8 on Beaufort scale
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