noun Download 🔗Share Bile, especially that of an animal; the greenish, profoundly bitter-tasting fluid found in bile ducts and gall bladders, structures associated with the liver. Examples : "The vet examined the dog's gall bladder, noting a presence of dark gall in the sample. " physiology medicine organ body substance biochemistry animal biology anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The gall bladder. Examples : "The doctor examined the patient's gall and found it inflamed. " organ anatomy body physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Great misery or physical suffering, likened to the bitterest-tasting of substances. Examples : "The long illness brought her immense gall, a constant ache that drained her energy. " suffering sensation condition emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A feeling of exasperation. Examples : "The student felt a surge of gall when he realized the teacher had unfairly graded his test. " mind emotion character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Impudence or brazenness; temerity, chutzpah. Examples : "Despite his teacher's warnings, the student displayed a surprising amount of gall in arguing with the principal. " character attitude moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sore or open wound caused by chafing, which may become infected, as with a blister. Examples : "The girl's new backpack caused a gall on her shoulder from rubbing against her skin. " medicine body disease anatomy physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sore on a horse caused by an ill-fitted or ill-adjusted saddle; a saddle sore. Examples : "The horse developed a painful gall from the new saddle. " animal medicine body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pit on a surface being cut caused by the friction between the two surfaces exceeding the bond of the material at a point. Examples : "The chef noticed a small gall on the cutting board, caused by the knife repeatedly sliding against it. " material technical wear science physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bother or trouble. Examples : "The constant noise from the construction outside really galled me while I was trying to study. " emotion mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury. Examples : "The bullies were constantly galling the new student, following him around and making fun of his clothes. " action negative war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin. Examples : "The new shoes were too tight and began to gall his heel, causing a painful blister. " body medicine physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To exasperate. Examples : "The constant noise from the construction site next door was galling the workers, making it difficult to concentrate. " emotion attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause pitting on a surface being cut from the friction between the two surfaces exceeding the bond of the material at a point. Examples : "Improper cooling and a dull milling blade on titanium can gall the surface." material technical machine industry process science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scoff; to jeer. Examples : "The students galled at the teacher's explanation, finding it confusing and unhelpful. " attitude character communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants, caused by burrowing of insect larvae into the living tissues, especially that of the common oak gall wasp Cynips quercusfolii. Examples : "The oak tree in my grandmother's garden had several galls on its leaves. " biology plant organism insect agriculture nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bump-like imperfection resembling a gall. Examples : "The rosebush had a small gall on one of its leaves. " appearance body medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts in dyeing. Examples : "The dyer will gall the wool before applying the mordant, ensuring a deeper and more vibrant color. " material chemistry process industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading