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gouge

UK/gaudʒ/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A chisel with a curved blade for cutting grooves; a groove or hole made by such a tool.

圆凿;凿出的槽或孔

v.

To cut or scoop out a groove or hole; to cheat someone by charging an unfairly high price.

凿,挖;敲诈,宰客

Root Breakdown

Native English
gougeother
=gouge

Common Collocations

  • 1.wood gouge木雕圆凿
  • 2.chisel gouge凿子圆凿
  • 3.carving gouge雕刻圆凿

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The woodworker used a gouge to carve intricate patterns into the wood.

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