gale warning

gale warn·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geyl wawr-ning]
- /geɪl ˈwɔr nɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geyl wawr-ning]
- /geɪl ˈwɔr nɪŋ/

Definitions of gale warning words

noun gale warning U.S. Meteorology. a National Weather Service warning of sustained winds at sea having speeds in the range 34–47 knots (39–54 mph, 17–24 m/sec). Compare warning (def 3). 1
noun gale warning forecast of severe winds 1
noun gale warning an official warning of the existence or imminence of gale force winds at sea 0

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Origin of gale warning

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Gale warning

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gale warning popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gale warning usage trend in Literature

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