Plural of gale
regular plural
The plural of gale is gales.
Forms of gale
| Singular | gale /ɡeɪl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | gales |
| Countable | countable |
Gales in a sentence
- There was a strong wind setup at the south end of the lake after a day of northerly gales.From the entry setup
- It's an area of almost constant high wind and frequent gales, often exceeding hurricane strength.1998, Derek Lundy, chapter 1, in Godforsaken Sea: Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters, page 5. From the entry roaring forties
- Atlantic gales constantly buffet Morwenstow, whose seven hamlets together constitute Cornwall's most northerly parish.1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 288. From the entry buffet
- The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales.1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 337, about St Abbs. From the entry spume
- Cold and rugged it was, lashed by furious gales that tore with futile fury at the plasteel dome which Elmer Dunk called home.1942 March, Gord Peck, “He Was Poor...But He Was Honest”, in Censored, volume 1, number 3, St. Andrew's College, Aurora, page 7. From the entry plasteel
Meaning of gale
- verb To cry; groan; croak.
- verb To talk.
- verb To sing; utter with musical modulations.
Questions about the plural of gale
- What is the plural of gale?
- The plural of gale is gales.
- Is gale countable?
- Gale is a countable noun.
Source and license
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