Gash (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Slash

Hypernyms

• Cut

Related Words

• Gash (verb)

Meaning ²

A wound made by cutting; "he put a bandage over the cut".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The gash on her forehead required several stitches to close.
• He applied pressure to the gash on his hand to stop the bleeding.
• The accident left a deep gash in the side of the car.
• She carefully cleaned the gash on her knee with soap and water.
• The rock climber needed medical attention for the gash on her elbow.

Synonyms

• Slash
• Cut
• Slice

Hypernyms

• Wound

Related Words

• Gash (verb)

Meaning ³

A trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Cut

Hypernyms

• Furrow