galling

UK
/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/
gallingadjective
more galling
Comp.
most galling
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/
Translations
The galling noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Раздражающий шум с строительной площадки мешал сосредоточиться.
It was galling to see someone else take credit for her work.
Было неприятно видеть, как кто-то другой получает признание за её работу.
Definitions
Causing annoyance or resentment; irritating.
The galling remarks from her colleague made the meeting uncomfortable.
gallingnoun
UK
/ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔl.ɪŋ/
Uncountable term in engineering referring to adhesive wear.
Definitions
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.
gallverb

galling

Gerund

galled
Past Simple
galled
Past Participle
galling
Gerund
UK
/ɡɔːl/
US
/ɡɔl/
Translations
His constant complaints began to gall her.
Его постоянные жалобы начали её раздражать.
The collar of the shirt began to gall his neck.
Воротник рубашки начал тереть его шею.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
gallnoun
Definitions
A sore on the skin caused by rubbing or chafing.
The constant friction from the saddle caused a painful gall on the horse's back.
A growth on plants, especially trees, caused by insects, fungi, or bacteria.
The oak tree was covered in galls, which were caused by a type of wasp.
Bold, impudent behavior.
He had the gall to demand a raise after showing up late every day.
Bile, especially that of an animal.
The ancient remedy involved using the gall of a goat for medicinal purposes.
galladjective
Definitions
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to bile or to galls on plants.
Gall stones are formed from hardened bile in the gall bladder.