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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
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
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.
Gouge
01
the act of gouging
02
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
03
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
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