: a unit of acceleration equivalent to one centimeter per second per second
—used especially for values of gravity
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gallery
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gallon
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Noun (1)
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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NPR, 15 Nov. 2025
The tick’s saliva contains a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, which is injected into the body with the bite.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
For the guy or gal in the office who always has their Diet Coke handy.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
Don’t be frightened, though, fans; The Parent Trap gal is still in the competition!
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Humans don't produce the molecule so when a tick transmits it, alpha-gal can produce a hive-like rash or an anaphylactic reaction about 2-6 hours after a person consumes meat.
—NPR, 15 Nov. 2025
The tick’s saliva contains a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, which is injected into the body with the bite.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
For the guy or gal in the office who always has their Diet Coke handy.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
Don’t be frightened, though, fans; The Parent Trap gal is still in the competition!
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gal
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gal. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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