Gouge (Noun)
Meaning 2
And edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter used a gouge to cut a decorative channel along the edge of the wooden trim.
- A gouge is a versatile tool that can be used to remove small amounts of wood from the surface of a workpiece.
- The woodworker carefully selected a gouge with a curved blade to cut a smooth, rounded groove in the chair leg.
- A gouge with a very narrow blade is often used to cut fine details or to remove small imperfections in a workpiece.
- The sculptor used a variety of gouges to shape and smooth the intricate details of the wooden statue.