Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beaufort
noun
/ˈboʊfərt/
Definition
A scale used to measure wind speed and its effects on the sea.
Examples
- On the Beaufort scale, force 5 indicates a moderate breeze that causes small trees to sway.
- Using the Beaufort scale, the sailor determined that today’s winds were at a force of 6, leading to a choppy sea.
Meaning
The Beaufort scale provides a standard method to describe the strength of the wind based on its observable effects on land and water.
Synonyms
- wind force scale
- wind speed scale
