Difference between Gouge and Wring

What is the difference between Gouge and Wring?

Gouge as a verb is to make a mark or hole by scooping. while Wring as a verb is to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out.

Gouge

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a mark or hole by scooping. To push, or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket. To charge an unreasonably or unfairly high price.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A cut or groove, as left by something sharp. A chisel, with a curved blade, for scooping or cutting holes, channels, or grooves, in wood, stone, etc.

Wring

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out.To obtain by force.To hold tightly and press or twist.

We hope you now know whether to use Gouge or Wring in your sentence.

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