gouge
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/ɡaʊdʒ/
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/ɡaʊdʒ/
to make a hole or cut in something with a sharp object in a forceful way
He accidentally gouge a hole in the wall with the hammer.
他不小心用锤子在墙上凿了一个洞。
to charge someone too much money for something
The company was accused of gouging customers with high prices.
该公司被指控以高价剥削顾客。
a tool with a curved end for making holes in wood
The carpenter used a gouge to carve the wooden sculpture.
木匠用凿子雕刻木雕。
a deep cut or hole in something
The dog's claws left gouges in the furniture.
狗的爪子在家具上留下了划痕。