gale

Sustained powerful wind

A gale is a very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but typically not as destructive as a hurricane or tornado.

Meteorologists define it precisely on the Beaufort scale, but in general use it simply means powerful, sustained wind: The ship struggled through the gale.

Figuratively, a gale of laughter is a sudden burst of loud, uncontrolled laughing. (Capitalized Gale is a given name or surname.)

windstorm

tempest

Violent windstorm or turmoil

squallBrief, violent windstorm
hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
typhoonWestern Pacific hurricane

cyclone · tornado · blizzard · thunderstorm · nor'easter · gust · blast · blow · windstorm · whirlwind

force

fierce

Violently intense or aggressive

powerfulHaving great strength
violentInvolving physical force
ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive

forceful · blustery · relentless · raging · turbulent · gusting · battering · unrelenting · brutal · savage

laughter

Vocal expression of amusement

merrimentLighthearted fun together
hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
mirthAmusement with laughter

uproarious · peals · giggles · chuckles · guffaw · roar · joviality · amusement · outburst · convulsions

nautical

sailor

Seafaring crew member

shipSeagoing transport vessel
riggingRopes controlling ship sails
mastVessel's sail support

sail · mariner · seafaring · deck · helm · anchor · schooner · clipper · Beaufort · knots

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tempest

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laughter

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