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to gouge
01
mordisquear, excavar
to make a dent in something using a sharp or scooping tool
Transitive: to gouge a dent or hole in sth
Example
She carefully gouged a groove in the clay for the artistic design.
A deep scar was left where the knife had gouged the table.
The sculptor used a chisel to gouge intricate patterns in the marble.
02
estafar, extorsionar
to obtain something, typically money or goods, through coercion, manipulation, or unfair means
Transitive: to gouge sb
Example
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
The dishonest mechanic would gouge customers by exaggerating repairs and charging excessively for parts.
Gouge
01
excavación, muesca
the act of gouging
02
gubia, cincel
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
03
impronta, hendidura
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
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