Beaufort Scale (Noun)
Meaning 1
An international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane).
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A scale from 0 to 12 for the force of the wind.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The shipping forecast used the Beaufort scale to describe the wind speeds in the different coastal areas.
- At a force of four on the Beaufort scale, it was just windy enough to make sailing a little tricky.
- He pulled out the chart to compare the predicted winds with the Beaufort scale, hoping it wouldn't be too rough.
- According to the Beaufort scale, the wind was blowing at a steady seven, making it difficult to walk upright.
- Using the Beaufort scale, the meteorologist was able to describe the severe storm with winds of eleven.