Definition of: gouge

(gouj) noun
1. A chisel having a curved cutting edge.
2. A groove made, or as made, by it.
3. A layer of soft clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein; selvage.
4. A tool for stamping metal.
5. U.S. Colloq. Stealing or cheating; also, one who cheats or defrauds.
—v.t. gouged, goug·ing
1. To cut or scoop out with or as with a gouge.
2. To scoop, force, or tear out as with a gouge: to gouge out an eye.
3. U.S. Colloq. To cheat in a bargain; swindle. [<F <LL gulbia, prob. <Celtic]
—goug′er noun