A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

“It's blowing a gale outside.”

An outburst, especially of laughter.

“a gale of laughter”

A light breeze.

A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.

“Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due.”