Definitions

1. noun

a tool used to remove or cut out material, typically by chiseling or scooping.

“The carpenter used a gouge to remove the excess wood from the mold.”

2. verb

to remove or cut out material, typically by chiseling or scooping.

“The chef had to gouge the burnt food from the pan.”

3. verb

to obtain or extract something by force or unfairly.

“The company was accused of gouging their customers with high prices.”