gouge vs nick

gouge and nick both are nouns.

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

As nouns, gouge and nick are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of gouge include dent, ding.

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

gouge (verb)	nick (verb)
force with the thumb	mate successfully; of livestock
make a groove in	divide or reset the tail muscles of
obtain by coercion or intimidation	cut a nick into
	cut slightly, with a razor