What is another word for Gouged?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈa͡ʊd͡ʒd] (IPA)

Gouged is a verb that refers to the act of making a deep, narrow cut or groove, often with a sharp object. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this action, including carved, chiseled, incised, scraped, and scored. Carved refers to cutting a shape or design out of a material, while chiseled emphasizes the use of a chisel or similar tool. Incised often implies a finer cut, such as in rock or metal. Scraped suggests a repeated, scraping motion, while scored typically refers to making a mark or line on a surface. These synonyms can add variety to writing and help to more accurately convey the specific action being described.

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Usage examples for Gouged

So Carlton Gouged in the soft stone till the holes for the eyeballs had disappeared.
"Peccavi"
E. W. Hornung
While this one Gouged, left handed, at eyes which the other attempted to cover, his right hand whipped out a jack-knife which he sought to open with his teeth.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck
"This shameless old man has just confessed that he Gouged the heart out of the poor tree a week ago," Alix said, getting to her feet.
"Sisters"
Kathleen Norris

Related words: gouging, gougings, gouging tools, gouger, gougers, gourd, gourds

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