gouge

/gˈaʊdʒ/

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Noun
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Noun
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
Noun
the act of gouging
Verb
force with the thumb; "gouge out his eyes"
Verb
obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
Verb
make a groove in

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