What is the meaning of 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.
    • usage: "gouge out his eyes"
  • Obtain by coercion or intimidation.
    • usage: "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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