Meaning & Definition of Gouge in English
English⟶
Gouge
/gaʊʤ/
noun
1. An impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
synonym:
- dent,
- ding,
- gouge,
- nick
2. And edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
synonym:
- gouge
3. The act of gouging
synonym:
- gouge
verb
1. Force with the thumb
- "Gouge out his eyes"
synonym:
- gouge,
- force out
2. Obtain by coercion or intimidation
- "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"
synonym:
- extort,
- squeeze,
- rack,
- gouge,
- wring
3. Make a groove in
synonym:
- rout,
- gouge