gouge — to make a hole or groove by scooping or cutting
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a hole or groove by scooping or cutting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡaʊdʒ/
Korean meaning: 파내다, 긁어내다
Korean pronunciation: **가**우지
Example Sentences
- The cat gouged deep scratches in my expensive leather sofa - now it looks like modern art!
- The sculptor used a chisel to gouge intricate patterns into the marble.
- Don't let that mechanic gouge you - get a second opinion on the repair cost.
gouge
VERB//ɡaʊdʒ//
to make a hole or groove by scooping or cutting
A craftsman gouges deep grooves into the wooden plank with his chisel
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The scrooge's gouge fills with rouge!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'gouge', derived from Latin 'gubia', which may have Celtic origins. The tool and its associated action have been known since medieval times.
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“The cat gouged deep scratches in my expensive leather sofa - now it looks like modern art!”
“The sculptor used a chisel to gouge intricate patterns into the marble.”
“Don't let that mechanic gouge you - get a second opinion on the repair cost.”
“He accidentally gouged his thumb while carving the pumpkin for Halloween.”
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