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GALLED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Galled.

Galled - as an adjective satellite

Painful from having the skin abraded

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chafed

Galled - as a verb

To bother or trouble.

To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.

To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.

To exasperate.

To cause pitting on a surface being cut from the friction between the two surfaces exceeding the bond of the material at a point.

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

To scoff; to jeer.

To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts in dyeing.

Example Sentences

"He felt galled by the unfair treatment he received."
"Her galled pride prevented her from apologizing."
"The galled horse refused to move."
"I was galled by their ingratitude."
"The galled skin became red and inflamed."
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Word Game Points

Is GALLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, galled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GALLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GALLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, galled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GALLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GALLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, galled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GALLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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