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to gouge
01
calar, ahuecar
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.
02
extorsionar, sangrar
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.
El propietario sin escrúpulos extorsionaría a sus inquilinos al aumentar constantemente el alquiler sin justificación.
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
El contratista poco ético extorsionaba a los clientes inflando los precios de los materiales y servicios.
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
hundimiento, muesca
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
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