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Definition of gorging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
eatingeating large amounts of food greedily or to excess
- His gorging at the buffet surprised everyone.
Adjective
behaviorcharacterized by excessive consumption or indulgence
- The gorging lifestyle led to many health issues.
Origin of gorging
Old French, gorger (to swallow)
Examples of gorging in a sentence
The doctor warned that late-night gorging can raise your blood sugar. His gorging habits worried his family. The gorging guests emptied the buffet quickly.
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- French:goinfrerie, glouton, ...
- German:Völlerei, maßlos, ...
- Italian:abbuffata, eccessivo, ...
- Spanish:atracón, glotón, ...
- Portuguese:comilança, excessivo, ...
- Chinese:狂吃, 暴饮暴食的, ...
- Japanese:暴食, 暴飲暴食の, ...
- Arabic:الْتِهام, نَهِم, ...
- Hebrew:זְלִילָה, זַלְלָנִי, ...
- Russian:обжорство, чрезмерный, ...
- Ukrainian:обжерство, надмірний, ...
- Hindi:अत्यधिक भक्षण, अत्यधिक उपभोग, ...
Definition of gorge - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographynarrow valley between hills or mountains
- The river flows through a steep gorge..
2.
digestionDated contents of the stomachDated
- His gorge rose at the sight.
3.
technologyTECH. groove of a pulleyTECH.
- The belt slipped from the gorge.
4.
militaryDated narrow rear entrance to a fortDated
- The soldiers guarded the gorge.
5.
architectureDated concave moulding in architectureDated
- The column featured a gorge design.
Verb
1.
eatingtr./intr. eat greedily or excessivelytr./intr.
- He gorged on pizza and ice cream all evening..
2.
obstructingtr. Dated block up or obstruct a passagetr. Dated
- Ice gorged the narrow stream, causing a flood.
Images of gorge
narrow valley between hills or mountains 
groove of a pulley
Expressions with gorge
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eat or consume something in large, greedy amounts
They gorge on pizza every Friday night.
cause strong disgust or nausea in someone
It makes my gorge rise when people brag about cheating.
cause someone to feel very disgusted or sick
The smell made my gorge rise.
cause someone to feel disgusted or nauseated
The sight of the spoiled food made her gorge rise.
Origin of gorge
Latin, gurges (whirlpool)
Examples of gorge in a sentence
The gorge was formed millions of years ago. The smell made his gorge rise unexpectedly. After the ride, her gorge was unsettled. The engineer checked the gorge for any debris. The rope fit perfectly into the gorge. The enemy attempted to breach the fort through the gorge.
Supplies were secretly transported through the gorge. The architect incorporated a gorge into the building's facade. A gorge was carved into the stonework of the ancient temple. They gorged on the buffet until they could eat no more. She gorged herself on chocolates after the breakup. Debris gorged the pipe, causing a blockage. Leaves gorged the gutter after the storm.
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- French:gorge, se gaver, ...
- German:Schlucht, sich vollstopfen, ...
- Italian:gola, ingozzarsi, ...
- Spanish:desfiladero, atiborrarse, ...
- Portuguese:desfiladeiro, empanturrar-se, ...
- Chinese:峡谷, 狼吞虎咽, ...
- Japanese:峡谷, がっつく, ...
- Arabic:وَادٍ ضَيِّق, اِلْتَهَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:קַנְיוֹן, לִזְלוֹל, ...
- Russian:ущелье, объедаться, ...
- Ukrainian:ущелина, жерти, ...
- Hindi:घाटी, ठूँसना, ...
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