Synonyms for

Gouge

Verb / gaʊdʒ / Another word for gouge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a deep and narrow cut or hole in something.

Synonyms & similar words

squeeze ding dent nick rack wring extort rout forceout cut scratch nick incise carve slash indent notch score chisel dig burrow drill pierce prick stab bore penetrate excavate hollow

Example sentences

  1. He accidentally gouged his leg with a sharp rock.
  2. The thief tried to gouge a hole in the safe.
  3. She used a spoon to gouge out the pumpkin's insides.
  4. The woodpecker gouged a hole in the tree trunk.
  5. The cat gouged the upholstery with its claws.

Quotes

  • The first and most essential quality necessary for success in life is honesty and integrity. Gouge and screw, lie and cheat, and you might make money—but you cannot make a successful life. - J.C. Penney
  • The great rule of moral conduct is next to God himself, to respect time. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. - William James

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