gouge (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

gouge (v)

force with the thumb

obtain by coercion or intimidation

make a groove in

Webster

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.

Synonyms & Antonyms of gouge

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

    No strong antonyms found.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

    No weak antonyms found.

gouge Sentence Examples

  1. The thief had gouged a hole in the wall to access the vault.
  2. The sharp rock gouged deep into the hiker's leg, causing severe pain.
  3. The drill bit gouged a deep groove into the metal, creating a secure hold.
  4. The sculptor carefully gouged out the features of the wooden figure.
  5. The metal skewer had gouged a painful wound in the victim's arm.
  6. The accident gouged a large chunk of paint off the side of the car.
  7. The bull's horns gouged a hole in the matador's thigh.
  8. The chisel gouged a recess into the marble, preparing it for an inscription.
  9. The dentist used a gouge to remove a decayed tooth.
  10. 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

defraud, soak,sting, overcharge, surcharge, cheat,stick, mischarge,fleece, skin

undercharge, undercharge,,

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.