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gouges Definition and Meaning in English (gouges definition)

verb
Synonyms:scoopshollowsexcavates
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Gouges definition: To make a rough, deep cut or hole in a surface with a sharp object.

Definitions of Gouges

  1. 1verb

    To make a rough, deep cut or hole in a surface with a sharp object.

  2. 2noun

    Deep cuts or holes made by a sharp object.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    To charge someone an excessively high price for goods or services, especially in a situation of limited supply.

Example Sentences

casual

“The sharp rock gouges the side of the car.”

casual

“There were several deep gouges on the wooden table.”

casual

“The store gouges customers during the holiday season.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivegouge
third person singulargouges
past participlegouged
present participlegouging
agent noungouger

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Gouges definition: To make a rough, deep cut or hole in a surface with a sharp object.
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'Gouges' translates to 'gouges' in English. Gouges definition: To make a rough, deep cut or hole in a surface with a sharp object.
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