English dictionary
gouge
nounPronunciation
ɡaʊdʒ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of gouging
noun
- and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
noun
- an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
verb
- force with the thumb
verb
- make a groove in
verb
- obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example sentences
gouge out his eyes
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