ALL meanings of galling
gall·ing
G g - adjective galling that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing; exasperating. 1
- verb with object galling to make sore by rubbing; chafe severely: The saddle galled the horse's back. 1
- verb with object galling to vex or irritate greatly: His arrogant manner galls me. 1
- verb without object galling to be or become chafed. 1
- verb without object galling 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 galling Metallurgy. (of a die or compact in powder metallurgy) to lose surface material through adhesion to the die. 1
- noun galling a sore on the skin, especially of a horse, due to rubbing; excoriation. 1
- noun galling something very vexing or irritating. 1
- noun galling a state of vexation or irritation. 1
- adjective galling that annoys or angers 1
- noun galling Annoying; humiliating. 1
- adjective galling irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating 0
- adjective galling rubbing painfully; chafing 0
- adjective galling chafing; very annoying; irritating; vexing 0