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gouging

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gouging

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gouging is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, gouging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgouging

1verb
  • To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge.

    Synonyms: engrave, grave, incise

    Example: "Japanese and Chinese printers used to gouge characters in wood."

  • To cheat or impose upon; in particular, to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price.

    Synonyms: defraud, swindle

    Example: "The company has no competition, so it tends to gouge its customers."

  • To dig or scoop (something) out with or as if with a gouge; in particular, to use a thumb to push or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket.
  • To use a gouge.
1noun
  • A mark produced by gouging.

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