gale
[ geyl ]
a very strong wind
USE 1
The sailors braced themselves as the gale roared across the open sea, threatening to overturn their vessel.
USE 2
The sound of the gale howling through the night was a stark reminder of nature’s untamed power.
USE 3
As the gale intensified, trees were uprooted, and rooftops were torn away, leaving the town in disarray.