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gouge
(g/AU//dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    dent, ding, nick
    source: wordnet30
  • and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of gouging(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • force with the thumb(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Gouge out his eyes.
    Synonym:
    force out
    source: wordnet30
  • obtain by coercion or intimidation(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    extort, rack, squeeze, wring
    source: wordnet30
  • make a groove in(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    rout
    source: wordnet30
  • To scoop out with a gouge.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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