Dictionary definition · gouge
noun
- an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
- and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
- the act of gouging
verb
- force with the thumb"gouge out his eyes"
- obtain by coercion or intimidation"They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
- make a groove in
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).