What does GOUGE mean?

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.