Gouge Definition & Meaning
gouge
- noun
- 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
- verb
- force with the thumb; "gouge out his eyes"
- obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
- make a groove in
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- What does gouge mean?
- 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 thumb; "gouge out his eyes" obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him" make a groove in
- What part of speech is gouge?
- Gouge is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does gouge have?
- Gouge has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).