beaufort
word
Definition
Beaufort refers to the Beaufort scale, a system for measuring wind speed based on observed conditions, commonly used in meteorology and sailing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually found in scientific, nautical, and meteorological contexts. Common collocations: 'Beaufort scale', 'force' (e.g., 'force 7 on the Beaufort scale'). Not used in daily conversation except when discussing weather reports or sailing.
Spanish: Beaufort (escala de viento)Portuguese (BR): Beaufort (escala de vento)Portuguese (PT): Beaufort (escala de vento)Chinese (Simplified): 蒲福（風級）Chinese (Traditional): 蒲福（風級）Hindi: ब्यूफोर्ट (पवन पैमाना)Arabic: بوفورت (مقياس قوة الرياح)Bengali: বিউফোর্টRussian: БофортJapanese: ビューフォートVietnamese: BeaufortKorean: 보포트Turkish: Beaufort - Bofor (ölçeği)Urdu: بیوفورٹIndonesian: Beaufort
Example Sentences
Can you check what Beaufort number the forecast mentioned?
natural
The wind today is a Beaufort force 5.
basic
Sailors use the Beaufort scale to measure wind strength.
basic
On the Beaufort scale, zero means calm.
basic
According to the Beaufort scale, it’s pretty windy out there.
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Most apps show the wind speed in both miles per hour and Beaufort.
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