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to gouge
01
to make a dent in something using a sharp or scooping tool
Transitive: to gouge a dent or hole in sth
Examples
She carefully gouged a groove in the clay for the artistic design.
02
to obtain something, typically money or goods, through coercion, manipulation, or unfair means
Transitive: to gouge sb
Examples
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
03
to tear out flesh or tissue by forcing with the thumb or a sharp object
Examples
The attacker gouged his opponent's eye during the fight.
Gouge
01
a chisel-like tool with a curved blade used in woodworking, metalworking, or sculpture to carve rounded cuts
Examples
The woodworker demonstrated how to handle a gouge safely.
02
a deep mark or cavity left in a surface due to impact, scraping, or forceful removal of material
Examples
The table had a large gouge where something heavy had fallen.
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