an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

[ Syn: dent , ding , nick ]

and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves

the act of gouging

force with the thumb; gouge out his eyes

[ Syn: force out ]

obtain by coercion or intimidation; They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss; They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him

[ Syn: extort , squeeze , rack , wring ]

make a groove in

[ Syn: rout ]