Teeth of the gale
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009511
A colloquial expression referring to the most intense and violent part of a strong gale or storm, characterized by extremely high winds and severe weather conditions. This phrase emphasizes the destructive power and ferocity of the wind during such events. A gale typically involves sustained winds between 39 and 54 miles per hour.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009511 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-MET-009511",
"term": "Teeth of the gale",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A colloquial expression referring to the most intense and violent part of a strong gale or storm, characterized by extremely high winds and severe weather conditions. This phrase emphasizes the destructive power and ferocity of the wind during such events. A gale typically involves sustained winds between 39 and 54 miles per hour.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/teeth-of-the-gale/"
}
Record 9,543 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.