This figurative meaning refers to strong and lasting bitterness or hostility.
His voice was filled with gall.
Years of unfair treatment left her with considerable gall.
This informal meaning describes behavior showing excessive and offensive confidence.
He had the gall to demand an apology.
She had the gall to take credit for our work.
This meaning refers to damaged or inflamed skin caused by repeated friction or pressure.
The saddle caused a gall on the horse's back.
The strap rubbed the skin into a painful gall.
This botanical meaning refers to an unusual plant growth triggered by insects, mites, fungi, bacteria, or other organisms.
The oak leaf contained a round gall.
Certain insects produce galls on stems.
