Wind Scale (Noun)
Meaning
An international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane).
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The Beaufort wind scale is an international scale of wind force from 0 to 12, used to estimate wind speed based on observable conditions at sea or on land.
- Meteorologists use the wind scale to categorize storms and advise the public of potential hazards.
- A category 10 on the wind scale is considered a violent storm, with wind speeds of over 64 knots.
- According to the wind scale, a hurricane is classified as a category 12, with winds exceeding 80 knots.
- Sailors and pilots often rely on the wind scale to gauge weather conditions and make informed decisions about navigation.