gal

• Substantiv, das eine Volumeneinheit von 4 Quarts bzw. 3,785 Litern, eine Einheit der Gravitationsbeschleunigung oder umgangssprachlich ein Mädchen bzw. eine Frau bezeichnet.

A noun that can refer to a unit of volume equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters, a unit of gravitational acceleration, or an informal, alliterative term for a girl or woman.

1. Unit of volumeB1formalamerican

   A unit of liquid capacity in the US customary system, equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters.

   Gallone

   • The car's fuel tank holds 15 gallons of gasoline.
   • She bought a gallon of milk from the store.
   • The recipe requires one gallon of water.

   Synonymegallon

2. Unit of accelerationC2formal

   A unit of gravitational acceleration in the CGS system, equal to one centimeter per second squared, named after Galileo.

   Gal

   • The gravitational field strength is measured in gals.
   • One gal is equivalent to 0.01 meters per second squared.
   • The instrument recorded an acceleration of 2 gals.

   Synonymegalileo

3. Informal term for a girl or womanA2informalamerican

   A casual, alliterative term used to refer to a girl or woman, often in a friendly or affectionate manner.

   Mädchen

   • Hey gal, how are you doing today?
   • She's a smart gal who knows what she wants.
   • The gals are going out for dinner tonight.

   Synonymebroadchickdamegirlladylasslassiemisswoman