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galling

The correct spelling is galling.

How to pronounce galling

verb

Say it like: Gal-lin-g

The correct spelling is galling. To bother or trouble. For example: "Improper cooling and a dull milling blade on titanium can gall the surface."

Usage Examples

Improper cooling and a dull milling blade on titanium can gall the surface.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bother or trouble.
  2. 2.To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.
  3. 3.To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
  4. 4.To exasperate.
  5. 5.To cause pitting on a surface being cut from the friction between the two surfaces exceeding the bond of the material at a point.

noun

  1. 1.Wear caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces.

adjective

  1. 1.Vexing, humiliating

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