gore
noun (1)
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Definition of gore
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : a small usually triangular piece of land
2a : a tapering or triangular piece (as of cloth in a skirt)
b : an elastic gusset for providing a snug fit in a shoe
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verb (1)Definition of gore (Entry 2 of 5)
gore
verb (2)Definition of gore (Entry 3 of 5)
: to pierce or wound with something pointed (such as a horn or knife) gored by a bull
gore
noun (2)Definition of gore (Entry 4 of 5)
1 : blood especially : clotted blood
2 : gruesomeness depicted in vivid detail
Gore
biographical name
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Definition of Gore (Entry 5 of 5)
Albert, Jr. 1948– American politician and environmentalist; vice president of the U.S. (1993–2001)
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gore
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Kids Definition of gore
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : blood from a wound or cut
2 : violence and bloodshed The movie had a lot of gore.
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verbKids Definition of gore (Entry 2 of 2)
: to pierce or wound with a pointed object (as a horn or spear)
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