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galling

/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/

/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/

Translations

gallingnoun

/ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/

/ˈɡɔl.ɪŋ/

Uncountable term in engineering referring to adhesive wear.

grippageEn mécanique ; usure due au frottement et à l’adhérence des surfaces métalliques.

Stainless steel fasteners are prone to galling when tightened without proper lubrication.

Les fixations en acier inoxydable sont sujettes au grippage lorsqu’elles sont serrées sans lubrification adéquate.

Synonyms

gallingadjective

more galling

Comp.

most galling

Super.

/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/

/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/

irritant

The galling remarks from her colleague made the meeting uncomfortable.

Les remarques irritantes de son collègue ont rendu la réunion inconfortable.

Additional translations

exaspérantPlus fort qu’« irritant » ; insiste sur l’agacement intense.

Synonyms

Antonyms

gallverb

galling

Gerund

galled

Past Simple

galled

Past Participle

galling

Gerund

/ɡɔːl/

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agacer

It galls me to see him take credit for my work.

Cela m'agace de le voir s'attribuer le mérite de mon travail.

frotter à vifUsage concret, pour la peau ou les tissus.

The tight collar galled his neck after a long day.

Le col serré lui a frotté à vif le cou après une longue journée.

Additional translations

irriterSoutenu; exprime une irritation plus marquée.

Synonyms

Definitions

gallingnoun

A form of wear caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces, resulting in localized welding and surface damage.

Stainless steel fasteners are prone to galling when tightened without proper lubrication.

gallingadjective

Causing annoyance or resentment; irritating.

The galling remarks from her colleague made the meeting uncomfortable.

gallverb

To make someone feel annoyed or irritated.

It galls me to see him take credit for my work.

To chafe or rub until sore.

The tight collar galled his neck after a long day.