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/
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
The carpenter used a chisel to gouge a deep groove into the oak plank.
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.
Breakdown
gouge (noun/verb) - a single morpheme with no productive internal structure; the word itself comes from Old French 'gouge' meaning a chisel-like tool
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📝Examples
“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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