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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gouged

/ɡaʊdʒd/ verb · British & US
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What does gouged mean?

verb

Past tense of 'gouge', to cut or remove a piece of something, typically with a sharp tool, or to remove something from a surface by cutting or scraping.

Example

"The artist gouged out a deep groove in the wood to create a unique design."

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