bleed vs gouge

bleed is not a noun while gouge is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bleed	No	No	Yes	No
gouge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gouge is a hypernym of bleed; that is, gouge is a word with a broader meaning than bleed:

Other hypernyms of bleed include extort, rack, squeeze, wring.

bleed (noun)	gouge (noun)
	the act of gouging
	and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
	an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

bleed (verb)	gouge (verb)
lose blood from one's body	force with the thumb
draw blood	make a groove in
drain of liquid or steam	obtain by coercion or intimidation
be diffused
get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone