"gal" meaning in English

See gal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Abbreviation

IPA: /ɡæl/ Forms: gal
Head templates: {{abbreviation}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Gal is an abbreviation for gallon, which is a unit of measurement for volume.
    Sense id: simple-gal-en-abbrev-k8yDGwP4

Noun

IPA: /ɡæl/ Forms: gal [singular], gals [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A gal is a girl.
    Sense id: simple-gal-en-noun--y9VrYdR Categories (other): Colloquial
     
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