GORE


Meaning of GORE in English

gore 1

/gawr, gohr/ , n.

1. blood that is shed, esp. when clotted.

2. murder, bloodshed, violence, etc.: That horror movie had too much gore.

[ bef. 900; ME; OE gor dung, dirt; c. D goor, OHG gor filth ]

gore 2

/gawr, gohr/ , v.t., gored, goring .

to pierce with or as if with a horn or tusk.

[ 1350-1400; ME goren; see GORE 3 ]

gore 3

/gawr, gohr/ , n. , v. , gored, goring .

n.

1. a triangular piece of material inserted in a garment, sail, etc., to give it greater width or a desired shape. Cf. godet (def. 1), gusset (def. 1).

2. one of the panels, usually tapering or shaped, making up a garment, as a skirt.

3. a triangular tract of land, esp. one lying between larger divisions.

v.t.

4. to make or furnish with a gore or gores.

[ bef. 900; ME; OE gara corner (c. G Gehre gusset); cf. OE gar spear ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .