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to gorge
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zich volproppen, schrokken
to eat greedily and in large quantities
Intransitive: to gorge on food
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After fasting all day, she decided to gorge on a hearty meal at the buffet, savoring each dish.
Na een hele dag te hebben gevast, besloot ze zich te volproppen met een stevige maaltijd bij het buffet, genietend van elk gerecht.
The aroma of freshly baked pastries in the bakery caused customers to stop and gorge on sweet treats.
De geur van versgebakken gebak in de bakkerij zorgde ervoor dat klanten stopten en zich volpropten met zoete lekkernijen.
01
a steep-sided valley, often with a stream running through it
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The hikers explored a gorge carved by the river.
Geologists studied the gorge to understand erosion patterns.
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the passage connecting the pharynx to the stomach
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The doctor examined the patient 's gorge for signs of irritation.
Acid reflux can cause discomfort in the gorge.
03
a narrow passage, especially one between mountains, often used as a route or choke point
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The army advanced through the mountain gorge.
A gorge served as the only path to the village.
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disgorge
engorge
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