Gouged: meaning, definitions and examples
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gouged
[ gaʊdʒd ]
physical action
Gouged refers to the act of making a deep cut or indentation in a surface. It can involve removing material from a solid object, leaving a hollow or depressed area. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including construction, woodworking, and even in descriptive language to indicate a strong impact. The action of gouging typically implies force or pressure applied to achieve a noticeable effect.
Synonyms
carved, chiseled, hollowed, scraped
Examples of usage
- He gouged a hole in the wall while renovating.
- The artist gouged the wood to create intricate patterns.
- The rock was gouged by years of erosion.
- She accidentally gouged her car door against a concrete post.
Translations
Translations of the word "gouged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entranhado
🇮🇳 खुदा हुआ
🇩🇪 ausgehöhlt
🇮🇩 terukir
🇺🇦 вирізаний
🇵🇱 wyżłobiony
🇯🇵 えぐられた
🇫🇷 creusé
🇪🇸 ahuecado
🇹🇷 oğulmuş
🇰🇷 파인
🇸🇦 مغروز
🇨🇿 vyhloubený
🇸🇰 vyhlbený
🇨🇳 凹陷的
🇸🇮 vdelan
🇮🇸 grófur
🇰🇿 қазылған
🇬🇪 გათხრილი
🇦🇿 dərinləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 excavado
Etymology
The term 'gouged' comes from the noun 'gouge,' which has its origins in Old French 'gauge' or 'gouge,' meaning a tool for hollowing out or a groove. The word likely derives from the Late Latin 'gabulum,' which also signifies a tool. The use of 'gouge' in English dates back to the 14th century and has been associated with carpentry and masonry, where such tools are used to shape materials. Over time, the verb form emerged, indicating the action of using a gouge. The evolution of the word reflects changes in the tools used for shaping materials and has expanded metaphorically to represent any instance of creating a cavity or groove in something. Today, 'gouged' is often used in various industries such as construction, art, and even in everyday language to describe damage or indentations.