Sturm — meaning in English

English meaning

• gale noun A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but not as violent as a storm.
• storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.
• tempest noun A violent storm, especially one with fierce winds.

Senses

Sturm is used for these senses in English:

• gale (meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
• tempest A storm, especially one with severe winds.

gale — full definition

1. noun A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but not as violent as a storm.
2. noun A sudden, loud outburst, especially of laughter.

storm — full definition

1. noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.
2. verb To move quickly and angrily.
3. verb To attack and take a fortified place by force.

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