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galling
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/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
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/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/
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galling
noun
UK
/ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔl.ɪŋ/
Uncountable term in engineering referring to adhesive wear.
Synonyms
annoyance
irritation
vexation
resentment
exasperation
chafe
displeasure
grievance
galling
adjective
more galling
Comp.
most galling
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/
раздражающий
The galling noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Раздражающий шум с строительной площадки мешал сосредоточиться.
неприятный
It was galling to see someone else take credit for her work.
Было неприятно видеть, как кто-то другой получает признание за её работу.
Additional translations
огорчающий
досадный
раздражительный
Synonyms
annoying
irritating
vexing
exasperating
infuriating
aggravating
Antonyms
pleasing
satisfying
enjoyable
gall
verb
galling
Gerund
galled
Past Simple
galled
Past Participle
galling
Gerund
UK
/ɡɔːl/
US
/ɡɔl/
раздражать
His constant complaints began to gall her.
Его постоянные жалобы начали её раздражать.
тереть
The collar of the shirt began to gall his neck.
Воротник рубашки начал тереть его шею.
Additional translations
натирать
Synonyms
irritate
vex
annoy
exasperate
peeve
bother
disturb
Definitions
galling
noun
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.
galling
adjective
Causing annoyance or resentment; irritating.
The galling remarks from her colleague made the meeting uncomfortable.
gall
verb
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.
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