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KK Pronunciation

〔 gɒl 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ^ɒ:l 〕


Overview of noun gall

The noun gall has 6 senses


  • saddle sore, gall -- (an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle)

  • gall -- (a skin sore caused by chafing)

  • gall -- (abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury)

  • resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour -- (a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will)

  • bile, gall -- (a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats)

  • crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness -- (the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties)


Overview of verb gall

The verb gall has 2 senses


  • chafe, gall, fret -- (become or make sore by or as if by rubbing)

  • gall, irk -- (irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit")