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- [gawl]
- /gɔl/
- /ɡɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawl]
- /gɔl/
Definitions of galled word
- verb with object galled to make sore by rubbing; chafe severely: The saddle galled the horse's back. 1
- verb with object galled to vex or irritate greatly: His arrogant manner galls me. 1
- verb without object galled to be or become chafed. 1
- verb without object galled Machinery. (of either of two engaging metal parts) to lose metal to the other because of heat or molecular attraction resulting from friction. 1
- verb without object galled Metallurgy. (of a die or compact in powder metallurgy) to lose surface material through adhesion to the die. 1
- noun galled a sore on the skin, especially of a horse, due to rubbing; excoriation. 1
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Origin of galled
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English galle (noun), gallen (v.) perhaps < Middle Dutch, Middle Low German gall, akin to Old English gealla sore on a horse
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Parts of speech for Galled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
galled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
galled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for galled
adjective galled
- anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- splenetic — of the spleen; splenic.
- raw — uncooked, as articles of food: a raw carrot.
- angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
Antonyms for galled
noun galled
verb galled
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
- delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
Top questions with galled
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