gouge

VERBNOUN /ɡaʊdʒ/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH G

gouge is a valid 5-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2O1U1G2E1
2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING

What does gouge mean?

VERB · 3 SENSES
1

Make a groove in.

SYNONYMS
2

Force with the thumb.

“gouge out his eyes”

SYNONYMS
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3

Obtain by coercion or intimidation.

NARROWER
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NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

An impression in a surface (as made by a blow).

SYNONYMS
NARROWER
2

And edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves.

BROADER
3

The act of gouging.