gouge Synonyms
gouge Meaning
gouge (n)
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
the act of gouging
gouge (v)
force with the thumb
obtain by coercion or intimidation
make a groove in
gouge (n.)
A chisel, with a hollow or semicylindrical blade, for scooping or cutting holes, channels, or grooves, in wood, stone, etc.; a similar instrument, with curved edge, for turning wood.
A bookbinder's tool for blind tooling or gilding, having a face which forms a curve.
An incising tool which cuts forms or blanks for gloves, envelopes, etc. from leather, paper, etc.
Soft material lying between the wall of a vein aud the solid vein.
The act of scooping out with a gouge, or as with a gouge; a groove or cavity scooped out, as with a gouge.
Imposition; cheat; fraud; also, an impostor; a cheat; a trickish person.
gouge Sentence Examples
- The thief had gouged a hole in the wall to access the vault.
- The sharp rock gouged deep into the hiker's leg, causing severe pain.
- The drill bit gouged a deep groove into the metal, creating a secure hold.
- The sculptor carefully gouged out the features of the wooden figure.
- The metal skewer had gouged a painful wound in the victim's arm.
- The accident gouged a large chunk of paint off the side of the car.
- The bull's horns gouged a hole in the matador's thigh.
- The chisel gouged a recess into the marble, preparing it for an inscription.
- The dentist used a gouge to remove a decayed tooth.
- The dog's claws gouged the leather couch, leaving deep scratches.
FAQs About the word gouge
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow), and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves, the act of gouging, force with the thu
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The thief had gouged a hole in the wall to access the vault.
The sharp rock gouged deep into the hiker's leg, causing severe pain.
The drill bit gouged a deep groove into the metal, creating a secure hold.
The sculptor carefully gouged out the features of the wooden figure.
