Gouge
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British pronunciation/ɡˈa‍ʊd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈɡaʊdʒ/

Definición y Significado de "gouge"

to gouge
01

estafar, extorsionar

to obtain something, typically money or goods, through coercion, manipulation, or unfair means
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Transitive: to gouge sb
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The loan shark gouged borrowers with exorbitant interest rates and hidden fees.
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
02

mordisquear, excavar

to make a dent in something using a sharp or scooping tool
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Transitive: to gouge a dent or hole in sth
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The heavy machinery accidentally gouged a large hole in the asphalt pavement.
She carefully gouged a groove in the clay for the artistic design.
The sculptor used a chisel to gouge intricate patterns in the marble.
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excavación, muesca

the act of gouging
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02

gubia, cincel

and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
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03

impronta, hendidura

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
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The loan shark gouged borrowers with exorbitant interest rates and hidden fees.
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
The scammer gouged elderly people by tricking them into paying for unnecessary home repairs.
The dishonest mechanic would gouge customers by exaggerating repairs and charging excessively for parts.
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