gall
//ɡɔːl//
Noun
gallSingular
gallsPlural
1
Bold and impudent behavior; audacity or nerve.
She had the gall to ask for a raise after being late every day.
Noun
gallSingular
gallsPlural
1
Bile, especially that of an animal; a bitter fluid secreted by the liver.
The gall of the fish was removed before cooking.
Noun
gallSingular
gallsPlural
1
A sore or swelling on the skin, especially one caused by rubbing or chafing.
The horse developed a gall on its back from the poorly fitted saddle.
Verb
gallInfinitive
gallPresent tense
galledPast tense
galledPast participle
gallingPresent participle
gallsThird-person singular
1
To irritate, annoy, or vex someone greatly.
It really galls me when people cut in line.
2
To make sore by rubbing or chafing.
The tight shoes galled her heels after the long walk.