This is the 415th most frequent Marathi word.
आळ
Groove, furrow, or channel.
Here, 'आळ' is used to mean a mark or impression, referring specifically to the lunar craters
चंद्रावर चंद्राचे आळ स्पष्ट दिसत होते.
The crater of the moon was clearly visible.
In this context, 'आळ' is used to imply an attempt to cause disruption or delay.
ते कामात आळ टाकण्याचे प्रयत्न करत होते.
They were trying to disrupt the work.
Here, 'आळ' is used in the sense of wear or damage to an object or place.