galling

UK
/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/

Translations

gallingnoun
UK
/ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔl.ɪŋ/
Uncountable term in engineering referring to adhesive wear.
gallingadjective
more galling
Comp.
most galling
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/
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.
gallverb

galling

Gerund

galled
Past Simple
galled
Past Participle
galling
Gerund
UK
/ɡɔːl/
US
/ɡɔl/
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

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.