Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gouge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pluck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
gouge (noun) | pluck (noun) |
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the act of gouging | the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord |
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves | the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury |
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) |
gouge (verb) | pluck (verb) |
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force with the thumb | pull or pull out sharply |
make a groove in | look for and gather |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion |
strip of feathers | |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | |
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity |