algebra vs gouge

algebra

noun
  • The study of algebraic structures. 

  • A system or process, that is like algebra by substituting one thing for another, or in using signs, symbols, etc., to represent concepts or ideas. 

  • An algebraic structure consisting of a module over a commutative ring (or a vector space over a field) along with an additional binary operation that is bilinear over module (or vector) addition and scalar multiplication. 

  • A collection of subsets of a given set, such that this collection contains the empty set, and the collection is closed under unions and complements (and thereby also under intersections and differences). 

  • A universal algebra. 

  • One of several other types of mathematical structure. 

  • The surgical treatment of a dislocated or fractured bone. Also (countable): a dislocation or fracture. 

  • A system for computation using letters or other symbols to represent numbers, with rules for manipulating these symbols. 

gouge

noun
  • A chisel with a curved blade for cutting or scooping channels, grooves, or holes in wood, stone, etc. 

  • Soft material lying between the wall of a vein and the solid vein of ore. 

  • A bookbinder's tool with a curved face, used for blind tooling or gilding. 

  • An incising tool that cuts blanks or forms for envelopes, gloves, etc., from leather, paper, or other materials. 

  • An impostor. 

  • Information. 

  • An act of gouging. 

  • A cut or groove, as left by a gouge or something sharp. 

  • A cheat, a fraud; an imposition. 

verb
  • To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge. 

  • To cheat or impose upon; in particular, to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price. 

  • To use a gouge. 

  • 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. 

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