Meaning of screaming sixties | Babel Free
Definitions
The area of the earth between 60 and 70 degrees south, prone to strong winds and extreme waves.
plural, plural-only
Equivalents
Français
soixantièmes mugissants
Examples
“Its official demarcation is forty degrees south latitude. It includes the latitudes sailors long-ago nicknamed the roaring forties, the furious fifties, and the screaming sixties. It's an area of almost constant high wind and frequent gales, often exceeding hurricane strength.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.