ding vs gouge

ding and gouge both are nouns.

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

As nouns, ding and gouge are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of ding include dent, nick.

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

ding (verb)	gouge (verb)
go `ding dong', like a bell	force with the thumb
	make a groove in
	obtain by coercion or intimidation