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gal

/ɡæl/

NOUN

1. A young woman

An informal term for a girl or young woman, commonly used in casual or conversational language.

1.1. An informal term for a girl or young woman

Referring to a female person, especially a young woman, in a friendly, casual, or colloquial manner.

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Examples

  • She's a lively and outgoing gal who always brightens up the room.
  • The adventurous gal decided to travel solo around the world.
  • In the small town, everyone knew the friendly gal who owned the local bakery.
  • The fashion-forward gal always stays up-to-date with the latest trends.
  • As a tech-savvy gal, she effortlessly navigates through the digital landscape.

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1.2. A female romantic partner or loved one

Referring informally to a woman who is someone's girlfriend, sweetheart, or romantic companion.

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  • He introduced his gal to his closest friends.
  • His gal surprised him with a thoughtful birthday gift.
  • She had been his sweetheart and closest companion for years.

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NOUN

2. A unit of acceleration

A unit of acceleration equal to one centimeter per second squared, named after Galileo Galilei.

2.1. Measurement of acceleration

A unit used to express acceleration, particularly in geophysics and the measurement of gravitational acceleration.

Synonyms

  • galileo

Examples

  • The instrument recorded ground acceleration in gals during the earthquake.
  • A gal is equivalent to one centimeter per second squared.

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