[ gaʊdʒ , gu:dʒ ]
■ verb
1》 make (a rough hole or indentation) in a surface.
2》 ( ~ something out ) cut or force something out roughly or violently.
3》 N. Amer. informal overcharge or swindle (someone).
■ noun
1》 a chisel with a concave blade.
2》 an indentation or groove made by gouging.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: from OFr., from late L. gubia , gulbia , perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Old Ir. gulba 'beak' and Welsh gylf 'beak, pointed instrument'.