Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: gall
IPA transcription: [ɡ'ɔl]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
    Meaning: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  • Synonyms: bile, gall
    Meaning: a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
  • Synonyms: resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour
    Meaning: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  • Synonyms: gall
    Meaning: abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
  • Synonyms: gall
    Meaning: a skin sore caused by chafing
  • Synonyms: saddle_sore, gall
    Meaning: an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: gall, irk
    Meaning: irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"
  • Synonyms: chafe, gall, fret
    Meaning: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Usage examples
  • "Brimstone and gall," the voice retorted, "say that again, and I'll cast anchor in you."
  • Engaged in these reflections of gall and bitterness, old Ketch gained his lodge, unlocked it, and entered.
  • Bread, at least, will be given, and not a stone; water, at least, will be sure, and not vinegar mingled with gall.
  • I leave the gall, and go for the sweet fruits Promised to me by the veracious Leader; But to the centre first I needs must plunge."