different between galling vs scoring

English

Etymology

From gall +? -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.

Adjective

galling (comparative more galling, superlative most galling)

1. vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness.
   • 2014, Daniel Taylor, "World Cup 2014: Uruguay sink England as Suárez makes his mark," guardian.co.uk, 20 June:

     Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica. Yet the most galling part for England is that they helped them on their way.

Translations

Noun

galling (uncountable)

1. Wear caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces.

Verb

galling

1. present participle of gall

Anagrams

• gingall

English

Adjective

scoring (not comparable)

1. Of something or someone that scores.

   The highest scoring team will win the match.

Noun

scoring (plural scorings)

1. The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.

   The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee.

2. The process of winning points in a sport or contest.

   Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points.

3. The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
4. A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.

Translations

Verb

scoring

1. present participle of score

Anagrams

• corings