TopicTyphoon & storms
shkval · /ʂkval/
шквал
shkval/ʂkval/noun
a very strong wind, often near storm force
очень сильный ветер, часто почти штормовой
Common in typhoon forecasts for coastal areas.
Часто в прогнозах тайфуна для побережья.
Examples
Gale-force winds snapped trees along the shore.
Boats stayed in harbor during the gale.
The forecast warns of a gale overnight.
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