5 letter words starting with GOR

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it. (noun)
• Eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food. (verb)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡɔrdʒ/
• UK: /ɡɔːdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gorge" originated from the Old French word "gorge" meaning throat or gullet. It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to the throat or neck. Later, in the 16th century, it came to mean a narrow passage with steep sides. As a verb, "gorge" has been used since the 16th century to mean to swallow greedily, especially food.

Synonyms: Canyon, ravine, defile, pass, chasm, glen, gulch

Related Words: Gager, gorse, gager, gager, gager

Example Sentences:

• The hikers walked through the gorge and marvelled at the stunning scenery.
• After missing breakfast, he gorged himself on pizza and ice cream.

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verb

Definitions:

• To pierce or wound with a horn or tusk.
• To pierce or wound with any pointed object.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡɔrd/
• UK: /ɡɔːd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gored" comes from the Middle English word "gore" which means "triangular piece of land." It was originally used in the context of hunting, where animals would be pierced with a horn or tusk. Today, the word is used more broadly to describe any piercing or wounding with a pointed object.

Synonyms:

• Pierced
• Wounded
• Gashed
• Stabbed

Related Words:

• Goner
• Gooey
• Golly
• Gimpy
• Gooch

Example Sentences:

• The bull gored the matador with his horns.
• She accidentally gored her finger with a needle.