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gall

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noun

Bilis

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. "

El veterinario examinó la vesícula biliar del perro, observando la presencia de bilis oscura en la muestra.

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Vesícula biliar

The gall bladder.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's gall and found it inflamed. "

El médico examinó la vesícula biliar del paciente y la encontró inflamada.

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Amargura, sufrimiento

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. "

La larga enfermedad le causó una inmensa amargura, un dolor constante que agotó su energía.

suffering sensation condition emotion

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Descaro, irritación

A feeling of exasperation.

Examples :

"The student felt a surge of gall when he realized the teacher had unfairly graded his test. "

El estudiante sintió irritación cuando se dio cuenta de que el profesor había calificado injustamente su examen.

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Descaro, insolencia

Impudence or brazenness; temerity, chutzpah.

Examples :

"Despite his teacher's warnings, the student displayed a surprising amount of gall in arguing with the principal. "

A pesar de las advertencias de su profesor, el estudiante demostró una sorprendente insolencia al discutir con el director.

character attitude moral

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Llaga, rozadura

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. "

La nueva mochila de la niña le causó una llaga en el hombro por rozar su piel.

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Llaga, rozadura

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. "

El caballo desarrolló una llaga dolorosa por la nueva silla.

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Picadura, agujero

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. "

El chef notó una pequeña picadura en la tabla de cortar, causada por el cuchillo que se deslizaba repetidamente contra ella.

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verb

Molestar, irritar

To bother or trouble.

Examples :

"The constant noise from the construction outside really galled me while I was trying to study. "

El ruido constante de la construcción afuera realmente me molestó mientras intentaba estudiar.

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Acosar, hostigar

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. "

Los matones acosaban constantemente al nuevo estudiante, lo seguían y se burlaban de su ropa.

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Rozar, irritar

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. "

Los zapatos nuevos eran demasiado ajustados y comenzaron a rozarle el talón, causándole una ampolla dolorosa.

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Exasperar, irritar

Examples :

"The constant noise from the construction site next door was galling the workers, making it difficult to concentrate. "

El ruido constante de la obra de al lado estaba exasperando a los trabajadores, dificultando la concentración.

emotion attitude character

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Causar picaduras por fricción

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."

Una refrigeración inadecuada y una cuchilla de fresado desafilada en titanio pueden causar picaduras en la superficie.

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verb

Mofarse, burlarse

To scoff; to jeer.

Examples :

"The students galled at the teacher's explanation, finding it confusing and unhelpful. "

Los estudiantes se mofaron de la explicación del profesor, considerándola confusa e inútil.

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Cecidio

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. "

El roble en el jardín de mi abuela tenía varios cecidios en sus hojas.

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Protuberancia, bulto

A bump-like imperfection resembling a gall.

Examples :

"The rosebush had a small gall on one of its leaves. "

El rosal tenía una pequeña protuberancia en una de sus hojas.

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verb

Curtir

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. "

El tintorero curtirá la lana antes de aplicar el mordiente, asegurando un color más profundo y vibrante.

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