Gouge out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡaʊdʒ/ /ˈaʊt
GOWJ-owt
ɡˈaʊdʒ/ /ˈaʊt
gowj-OWT
Definition
To remove something by force, usually by digging or cutting; often used for eyes or other objects deeply set in something.
Usage & Nuances
'Gouge out' is usually dramatic and violent, often used with 'eye/eyes'. Sometimes used metaphorically for removing or extracting something completely. More common in books, news, or when describing injury.
Spanish: arrancar (con fuerza) - sacar (con violencia)Portuguese (BR): arrancar (com força) - cavar (remover com violência)Portuguese (PT): arrancar (com força) - cavar (remover com violência)Chinese (Simplified): 挖出 - 剜出Chinese (Traditional): 挖出 - 剜出Hindi: बहुत जोर से निकालनाArabic: يقتلع - ينتزع بقوةBengali: খুঁড়ে বের করা - জোর করে তুলে নেওয়াRussian: выколоть - выдолбитьJapanese: えぐり出す - えぐって取るVietnamese: móc ra - khoét raKorean: 도려내다 - 파내다Turkish: oyup çıkarmak - zorla çıkarmakUrdu: زور سے نکالنا - اکھیڑناIndonesian: mencungkil - mengorek keluar
Example Sentences
He tried to gouge out the old paint from the crack.
basic
The dentist had to gouge out the decayed tooth.
basic
They used a spoon to gouge out the seeds from the melon.
basic
The villain threatened to gouge out his opponent's eye.
natural
She managed to gouge out a chunk of wax from the old candle.
natural
Sometimes you have to gouge out old habits to make room for new ones.
natural