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gouge

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 gouge /ˈgaʊʤ/ verb
gouges; gouged; gouging
1 gouge
/ˈgaʊʤ/
verb
gouges; gouged; gouging
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOUGE
[+ object]
: to cut a deep hole in (something)
: to make (a deep hole) in something
US, informal : to make (someone) pay too much money for something

gouge out

[phrasal verb]
gouge out (something) or gouge (something) out
: to remove (something) by digging or cutting
: to make (a hole or path) by digging or cutting

— gouger

noun, plural gougers chiefly US [count]
2 gouge /ˈgaʊʤ/ noun
plural gouges
2 gouge
/ˈgaʊʤ/
noun
plural gouges
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOUGE
[count]
: a metal tool with a curved, sharp end that is used to cut and shape wood
: a deep cut or hole