Gall and Whet

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Gall verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

Usage example: move that rope so the sharp edge of the hull doesn't gall it

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Whet and gall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whet" instead a verb "Gall".

Nearby Words: galling, galled, Gallic

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

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Gall and whet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gall" instead a verb "Whet".

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

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