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Definition of Gouge
1. Noun. An impression in a surface (as made by a blow).
Generic synonyms: Blemish, Defect, Mar
Specialized synonyms: Dig
Derivative terms: Dent
2. Verb. Force with the thumb. "Gouge out his eyes"
3. Noun. And edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves.
4. Verb. Obtain by coercion or intimidation. "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
Generic synonyms: Fleece, Gazump, Hook, Overcharge, Pluck, Plume, Rob, Soak, Surcharge
Specialized synonyms: Bleed
Derivative terms: Extortion, Extortion, Gouger, Squeeze
5. Noun. The act of gouging.
6. Verb. Make a groove in.
Definition of Gouge
1. 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.
2. v. t. To scoop out with a gouge.
Definition of Gouge
1. to cut or scoop out [v GOUGED, GOUGING, GOUGES]
Medical Definition of Gouge
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1. 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.
2. A bookbinder's tool for blind tooling or gilding, having a face which forms a curve.
3. An incising tool which cuts forms or blanks for gloves, envelopes, etc. From leather, paper, etc.
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