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Gouge Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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gouge

gouge

🇺🇸 /ˈɡaʊdʒ/ · 🇬🇧 /ɡˈaʊdʒ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

tool

A chisel with a blade that has a concave, rounded, or straight cutting edge.

Examples of usage

  • It is used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal.
  • The gouge is an essential tool for carving and sculpting.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To make a groove, hole, or indentation with a sharp or pointed instrument.

Examples of usage

  • He gouged a hole in the wall with a screwdriver.
  • She gouged her initials into the tree trunk.

Translations

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Quick facts about “gouge”

Gouge is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈɡaʊdʒ/ in American English and /ɡˈaʊdʒ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #25,358 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'gouge'

The word 'gouge' originated from Middle English 'gouge', from Old French 'gouge', probably from Late Latin 'gubia', a type of chisel. The verb form of 'gouge' first appeared in the 15th century, while the noun form dates back to the early 16th century.

Rhymes

Gouge rhymes with houge.

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Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,358, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.