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Definition of Beaufort scale

1. Noun. An international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane).

Definition of Beaufort scale

1. Noun. (nautical) An empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions. ¹

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Literary usage of Beaufort scale

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society by Royal Meteorological Society (Great Britain) (1897)
"walls, and so on—which indicates winds of a force untouched by the Beaufort scale ; and there can be no doubt that many of the scales of velocity published ..."

2. Meteorology, Weather, and Methods of Forecasting, Description of by Thomas Russell (1895)
"beaufort scale. — The velocity of wind at sea is estimated on a scale of numbers from I to 12, ... The scale in common use is known as the beaufort scale. ..."

3. A Manual of Naval Architecture for Use of Officers of the Royal Navy by Sir William Henry White (1900)
"... as the " beaufort scale": "Hurricane" (Force 12), speed assigned 60 to 100 knots per hour. "Storm wind" (Force 11), speed 45 to 50 knots an hour. ..."

4. Meteorology, Practical and Applied by Sir John William Moore (1894)
"... depends on Barometric Gradients—Estimation of Wind Force—beaufort scale —Wind Direction—Bearings should be true—Variation of the Compass—Position of the ..."

5. The Theory of Strains in Girders and Similar Structures: With Observations by Bindon Blood Stoney (1873)
"Rouse's table of the velocity and force of wind— beaufort scale.—The following table of the velocity and corresponding pressure of the wind by Mr. Rouse is ..."

6. International Catalogue of Scientific Literature by Royal Society (Great Britain). (1906)
"Darwin, Nir GH beaufort scale of wind. London, Meteor. Off. The beaufort scale of Wind Force, 1900, (43-15). ..."

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