GALL

/ɡɑl/ ► audio Scrabble 5 Words With Friends 8

Definition

  1. verb become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. — synonyms: chafe, fret
  2. verb irritate or vex. — synonyms: irk
  3. noun an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle. — synonyms: saddle_sore
  4. noun a skin sore caused by chafing.
  5. noun abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury.
  6. noun a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. — synonyms: resentment, bitterness, rancor, rancour
  7. noun a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. — synonyms: bile
  8. 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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