gouge
🇺🇸
/ɡaʊdʒ/
🇬🇧
/ɡaʊdʒ/
verb
R
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.
R
to charge someone too much money for something
The company was accused of gouging customers with high prices.
noun
R
a tool with a curved end for making holes in wood
The carpenter used a gouge to carve the wooden sculpture.
R
a deep cut or hole in something
The dog's claws left gouges in the furniture.
translation
to make a hole or cut in something with a sharp object in a forceful way; to charge someone too much money for something
a tool with a curved end for making holes in wood; a deep cut or hole in something
Word Forms
3rd Present
gouges
Past
gouged
Perfect
gouged
Progressive
gouging
Plural
gouges