Definition of gouges:
(v) :
(transitive) To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge.
(v) :
(transitive) To cheat or impose upon; in particular, to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price.
(n) :
A chisel with a curved blade for cutting or scooping channels, grooves, or holes in wood, stone, etc.
(n) :
A cut or groove, as left by a gouge or something sharp.
(v) :
(transitive, intransitive) To dig or scoop (something) out with or as if with a gouge; in particular, to use a thumb to push or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket.
(n) :
Senses relating to cutting tools.