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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.
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
Examples
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.
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.
The prisoner gouged his own cheek in desperation.
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.
She sharpened her gouge before starting the woodcut.
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.
A gouge in the car's paint revealed the metal underneath.
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