skala Beauforta

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Polish[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, Beaufort's scale.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈska.la bɔˈfɔr.ta/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔrta

Noun[edit]

skala Beauforta f

  1. (nautical) Beaufort scale (empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions)
    • 1970, “10 w skali Beauforta”, Janusz Kondratowicz (lyrics)‎[1]:
      A bosman tylko zapiął płaszcz / I zaklął: „Ech, do czorta!” / Nie daję łajbie żadnych szans / Dziesięć w skali Beauforta!
      The bosun only fastened his coat / And cursed, “Oh, what the hell!” / The ship does not stand a chance / It's ten on the Beaufort scale!

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