Definition(s):

To damage by creating a hollowed-out place through the displacement of material.

Inflected Forms(s):

Gouging (adjective), Gouges (plural), Gouged (past tense)

Comments:

Gouges can be effected using Natural Weapons or Man-Made Weapons.

See gouge in Basics for more information on a natural gouge.

Gouges are most commonly executed using the tip(s) of a weapon.

Gouges require at least a Contact Penetration range of depth.

Synonym(s):

Scoop

Opposite(s):

Poke, Rake

Example(s):

Immediately after executing a Straight Thrust Finger Technique, hooking the finger tips and scooping out flesh would demonstrate a gouge.

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Contact, Contour, Focus, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Ream, Rip, Roundhouse, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Angle of Contact, Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Path of Execution, Path of Travel, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Surface Contact, Weapon Alignment

Related Basic(s):

Gouge