gouge

Meanings

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
• 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"
• obtain by coercion or intimidation
• make a groove in

Synonyms

dent, ding, extort, force out, nick, rack, rout, squeeze, wring