procella — 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

procella 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.
• storm Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
• 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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