gouges

Noun

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
• and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
• the act of gouging
• plural of gouge

Verb

• force with the thumb
• obtain by coercion or intimidation
• make a groove in
• third-person singular simple present indicative of gouge

Synonyms

dent, ding, extort, force out, gouge, nick, rack, rout, squeeze, wring