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Gall
01
a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
02
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
03
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
galls
04
abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
05
a skin sore caused by chafing
06
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
to gall
01
to irritate someone deeply, often by showing disrespect or by behaving in a way that is offensive
Transitive: to gall sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
gall
3rd person singular
galls
Present participle
galling
Past simple
galled
Past participle
galled
Examples
His arrogant attitude galled his coworkers.
02
to become irritated or painful due to friction or repeated rubbing
Transitive: to gall the skin or a body part
Examples
The straps of the backpack galled her shoulders after a long hike.
