gou

/ɡuː/; /ɡoʊ/; /ɡou/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, narrow opening or pass, especially in a rocky or mountainous area.

“The hikers had to navigate through a difficult gou in the trail to reach the summit.”

2. verb

To cut or remove something, especially a part of the surface, with a sharp or pointed instrument.

“The surgeon had to gou the infected tissue to prevent the spread of infection.”

3. noun

A cut or a scratch, especially a shallow one, in the skin.

“The child had a small gou on her knee from falling on the pavement.”

Synonyms

  • canyon
  • cleft
  • cut

Antonyms

  • mend
  • repair