5 letter words starting with GOU

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5 letter words starting with GOU in English

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Word	Definition
GOUGE	Here is the dictionary-style definition for "gouge": Gouge 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: A chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery. - Noun: A groove or hole made by gouging. - Verb: To make a gouge in (something). - Verb: To charge an exorbitant amount of money. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ɡaʊdʒ/ - UK: /ɡaʊdʒ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "gouge" originated from the French word "gouge" which means "a chisel." The word has been used since the 15th century. The noun form of "gouge" refers to a tool used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery. The verb form of "gouge" means to make a groove or hole by gouging or to charge an exorbitant amount of money. 5. Synonyms: - Noun: chisel, scoop, scoop out, scoop up - Verb: scratch, scrape, dig out, excavate 6. Related Words: - chisel - knife - punch - drill 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: The surgeon used a gouge to remove the tumor. - Noun: The gouge in the wood was caused by a chisel. - Verb: He gouged a hole in the wall with his elbow. - Verb: The gas station was gouging customers by charging $5 per gallon during the hurricane.
GOURD	Definition of Gourd A gourd is a type of fruit that is typically large and round with a hard outer shell. It is part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers, pumpkins, and melons. Gourds are often used for decoration or as containers, but some varieties are also edible. Parts of Speech Noun Pronunciations US: ɡɔrd UK: ɡʊəd Origin and Usage Gourds have been used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They were used for a variety of purposes, including as containers for food and water, musical instruments, and even as a form of currency. Today, gourds are still used for many of these same purposes, as well as for decoration and as a source of food and medicine in some cultures. Synonyms Squash, pumpkin, calabash Related Words Squib, quell, quark, quack, quake Example Sentences She decorated her front porch with a variety of colorful gourds. The farmer grew a large crop of gourds to sell at the local market. He carved a scary face into the gourd and used it as a Halloween decoration. The soup was made with gourd, ginger, and other spices.
GOUTY	Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Parts of Speech Adjective Definitions Relating to or affected by gout, a form of arthritis caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints and other tissues, causing severe pain and inflammation. Having swollen or enlarged joints resembling those of gout sufferers. Pronunciations US: /ˈɡaʊti/ UK: /ˈɡaʊti/ Origin and Usage The word "gouty" is derived from the Old French word "gote" meaning "a drop". The term "gouty" has been used to describe the symptoms of gout since the 16th century. It is now commonly used to refer to anything that is swollen or inflamed. Synonyms Arthritic Inflamed Swollen Tender Related Words Gouts Golly Gourd Glovy Gogos Example Sentences After eating a lot of red meat, he woke up with a gouty toe. The gouty joints in his hands made it difficult to grip things.