The fringes sometimes caught the islands with a full gale.

For some time it continued to blow a full gale before beginning gradually to ease off.

The wind off the water was now a good forty miles per hour, a full gale out of the southwest.

I am speaking of the forties, you understand, with a full gale and more right aft.

By 1978, the wind of change was freshening to a full gale in the cutter service.

In a full gale, handling was always going to play a vital role.

"Well, the forecast calls for a full gale, so you'll likely get your wish," said Jane.

No, the gunpowder probably wouldn't blow away, not unless there was a full gale.

The wind blew nearly a full gale every hour of the day and night.

They're putting more strain on the hull than a full gale.