Gouges Meaning in English
word · lemma: gouge
Definition
'Gouges' is the plural of 'gouge'. It can mean deep cuts or grooves made in a surface, or unfairly high prices charged for something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, typically refers to physical grooves ('gouges in the wood') or to acts of overcharging ('price gouges'). Often used in plural for damage. The price sense is informal and negative.
Spanish: muescas - hendiduras - estafa (precio)Portuguese (BR): entalhes - sulcos - golpes (preço elevado)Portuguese (PT): entalhes - sulcos - golpes (preço elevado)Chinese (Simplified): 凹槽 - 割痕 - 敲竹杠（高价）Chinese (Traditional): 凹槽 - 割痕 - 敲竹槓（高價）Hindi: नक़्क़ाशी - खरोंच - अधिक दाम वसूलनाArabic: شقوق - خدوش - يغالي بالسعرBengali: খাঁজ - গভীর কাট - অতিরিক্ত দাম (অন্যায্যভাবে)Russian: борозды - царапины - завышенные ценыJapanese: 溝 - 傷 - 不当に高い値段Vietnamese: vết rãnh sâu - vết xước sâu - giá quá caoKorean: 홈 - 긁힌 자국 - 바가지요금Turkish: oyuk - çizik - fahiş fiyatUrdu: گہرے نشانات - زیادہ قیمتیں (ناجائز طور پر)Indonesian: alur - goresan - harga yang sangat mahal
Example Sentences
The table has several deep gouges on its surface.
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He made two gouges in the metal with a knife.
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There were several price gouges during the festival.
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My car door has a couple of nasty gouges from the parking lot.
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Those souvenir shops always have holiday gouges on their prices.
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You can cover those old gouges in the floor with a rug.
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