gouge
noun
1. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Similar word(s): dent, ding, nick
Definition categories: attribute, blemish, defect, mar
2. and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
Definition categories: man–made
3. the act of gouging
Definition categories: act
Sentences with gouge as a noun:
- The nail left a deep gouge in the tire.
verb
1. force with the thumb
- gouge out his eyes
Definition categories: contact, mar, mutilate
2. obtain by coercion or intimidation
Similar word(s): extort, rack, squeeze, wring
Definition categories: possession, fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge
3. make a groove in
Similar word(s): rout
Definition categories: contact, hollow
Sentences with gouge as a verb:
- Japanese and Chinese printers used to gouge characters in wood.
- They have no competition, so they tend to gouge their customers.