GALL
/ɡɑl/ ► audio Scrabble 5 Words With Friends 8
Definition
- verb become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.
— synonyms: chafe, fret
- verb irritate or vex.
— synonyms: irk
- noun an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle.
— synonyms: saddle_sore
- noun a skin sore caused by chafing.
- noun abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury.
- noun a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
— synonyms: resentment, bitterness, rancor, rancour
- noun a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
— synonyms: bile
- noun the trait of being rude and impertinent.
— synonyms: crust, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
Examples
- “Improper cooling and a dull milling blade on titanium can gall the surface.”
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