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The phrase his anger is a gale force is an example of a metaphor.
A very strong wind is called a gale.
The National Weather Service defines a gale as 34-47 knots (39-54 miles/hour) of sustained winds.
Gale, aside from being a woman"s name,. is a catch all term for violent or forcible Maritime storms. Gale force winds- 35 knots and up- it varies ( Cyclonic used to be 65 Knots- nautical miles per hour here- and Upwards!) always with a nautical bent- cold Gales at Atlantic city- but not inland. Gale really refers to the strength of the wind and not any, essentially, precipitation, unlike squalls, water-spouts, etc.
That could be called a gale.
Thomas H. Gale House was created in 1892.
Thomas Gale died in 1702.
it is a house that is on a gale
Thomas Gale - surgeon - died in 1586.
Thomas Gale - surgeon - was born in 1507.
Laura Gale House was created in 1909.
Gale-Banks House was created in 1798.
Walter Gale House was created in 1893.
Judge Jacob Gale House was created in 1887.
Levi H. Gale House was created in 1835.
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Joan Gale Thomas is known for writing poetry, including collections such as "Blue Lantern: New and Selected Poems" and "Reading the Roads." She often explores themes of nature, memory, and personal experiences in her work.