Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gouge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
gouge (noun) | wring (noun) |
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the act of gouging | a twisting squeeze |
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves | |
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) |
gouge (verb) | wring (verb) |
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force with the thumb | twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish |
make a groove in | twist and press out of shape |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid |
obtain by coercion or intimidation |