Gouge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Gouge ( verb )

1. To scoop out with a gouge; to make a groove in; to cut away in a rough, irregular way; as, to gouge out a tree.
2. To cheat or swindle; to extort money.
3. To press or push against with force.
4. To press on with force or determination.

Origin:

Middle english gougen, from old french gouger, from gouj (of germanic origin); akin to old high german gouga gouge, old english geocca cleft.

Examples:

1. The woodcarver used a gouge to create a groove in the wood.
2. He was accused of gouging customers by charging exorbitant prices.
3. The car was pushed out of the way as the truck gouged its way through the traffic.
4. She gouged her way through the marathon, determined to finish.
5. The heavy rain gouged deep channels in the soil.

(As a noun)

Gouge ( noun )

1. To scoop out with a gouge; to make a groove in; to cut away in a rough, irregular way; as, to gouge out a tree.
2. To cheat or swindle; to extort money.
3. To press or push against with force.
4. To press on with force or determination.

Origin:

Middle english gougen, from old french gouger, from gouj (of germanic origin); akin to old high german gouga gouge, old english geocca cleft.

Examples:

1. The woodcarver used a gouge to create a groove in the wood.
2. He was accused of gouging customers by charging exorbitant prices.
3. The car was pushed out of the way as the truck gouged its way through the traffic.
4. She gouged her way through the marathon, determined to finish.
5. The heavy rain gouged deep channels in the soil.