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distress

nounsea

very severe storm at sea

a severe storm or extreme, dangerous weather (often affecting sea conditions)

Example in use

Dinnae gae oot, there's a richt bad distress on da voe.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/dis-TRESS/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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