gouge

n 1: an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) [syn: {dent},

{nick}]

2: a chisel with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or

grooves

3: the act of gouging

v 1: force with the thumb; "gouge out his eyes" [syn: {force out}]

2: obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money

from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to

the company boss" [syn: {extort}, {rack}, {wring}]

3: make a groove in [syn: {rout}, {groove}]