Definition
Definition of goring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violencethe act of piercing with a horn or tusk
- The matador narrowly escaped the bull's goring.
2.
textilesTECH. piece of cloth cut diagonallyTECH.
- The dress features a goring for added flair.
Adjective
1.
violencepiercing or stabbing with a horn or tusk
- The bull's goring attack left the matador injured.
2.
maritimeTECH. cut gradually sloping, broader at one endTECH.
- The sail had a goring edge to catch the wind.
Images of goring
piece of cloth cut diagonally
Origin of goring
Old English, gor (dirt) + ing (suffix)
Terms with goring included in their meaning
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goring
gore or stab with tusks
Examples of goring in a sentence
The elephant's goring left a deep wound. The tailor used goring to shape the skirt. Goring adds a unique touch to the garment. The goring wound was severe. The goring injury required immediate medical attention. The goring cut of the fabric allowed for better airflow.
They admired the goring design of the ship's sails.
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- French:encornement, transperçant, ...
- German:Aufspießen, durchbohrend, ...
- Italian:incornata, perforante, ...
- Spanish:cornada, punzante, ...
- Portuguese:chifrada, perfurante, ...
- Chinese:刺伤, 刺穿的, ...
- Japanese:突き刺し, 突き刺す, ...
- Arabic:نَطْح, نَطْحِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:נִגוּחַ, מְנַקֵּר בְּקֶרֶן, ...
- Russian:пронзание, пронзающий, ...
- Ukrainian:протикання, протикаючий, ...
- Hindi:छेदन, छेदने वाला, ...
Definition of gore - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
injuryblood from a wound, often thickened
- The horror movie was filled with scenes of gore.
2.
violencemurder or violence involving bloodshed
- The novel depicted the gore of the battlefield.
3.
fashionTECH. triangular piece of material inserted in a garment to shape itTECH.
- Her dress had several gores to enhance the fit.
Verb
1.
animal attackpierce with a horn or tusk
- The bull gored the matador during the fight.
2.
fabric cuttingTECH. cut into triangular piecesTECH.
- She gored the fabric to make a skirt.
Expressions with gore
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kill by stabbing with horns or tusks
The bull tried to gore to death the matador.
event or movie with a lot of blood and violence
That horror movie was a total gore fest.
Origin of gore
Old English, gor (dirt, dung)
Examples of gore in a sentence
The novel described the gore in vivid detail. The movie was filled with scenes of gore. The documentary did not shy away from the gore of the incident. The skirt's gore added a nice flare. Each gore was carefully stitched into the dress. The rhino gored the poacher in the reserve.
A wild boar gored the hunter unexpectedly. The designer gored the dress for a unique look. He gored the material to create a pattern.
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- French:sang, encorner, ...
- German:Blut, durchbohren, ...
- Italian:sangue, incornare, ...
- Spanish:sangre, cornear, ...
- Portuguese:sangue, ferir, ...
- Chinese:伤口血, 刺, ...
- Japanese:血糊, 角で突く, ...
- Arabic:دِماء, نَطَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:דָּם, לִנְגּוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:кровь, протыкать, ...
- Ukrainian:кров, проткнути, ...
- Hindi:रक्तपात, सींग मारना, ...
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