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- noun Plural form of
gouge . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
gouge .
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Examples
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Favorable conditions for trapping the oil may be furnished by impervious clay "gouges" along fault planes, or by dikes of igneous rock.
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Tools with small surfaces, such as gouges and dots, must not be worked too heavily, or the surface of the leather may be cut.
Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians Douglas Cockerell 1894
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Ulcers are from deeper "gouges," or from invasion / infection of a more superficial injury by bacteria or another pathogen (fungus for example).
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a foot lathe, that will answer for sharpening fine tools, such as gouges, rounds, and hollows, and if so, how shall I proceed?
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I never thought of it until I emptied the closet and saw dents and gouges in the wall.
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I never thought of it until I emptied the closet and saw dents and gouges in the wall.
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He walks with one hand up under his shirt, its palm spread over the gouges made by the bear's claws.
The bit with the bear attack (novel excerpt) Steve Himmer 2011
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Now multiply that by millions of gouges and millions of dollars.
Lorraine Devon Wilke: New Hire Mr. Potter Brings Blue Shield Into the New Year Lorraine Devon Wilke 2012
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“Here's good,” Rob says as he gouges the neon strip with his credit card.
Monkeytown excerpt 5 Chris Vola 2011
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An allegation that Walmart gouges troops on shipping costs.
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