SINCE 1828
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
gore
verb (1)
gored;
goring
Definition of gore (Entry 2 of 5)
gore
verb (2)
gored;
goring
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)
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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The first known use of gore was before the 12th century
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gore
noun
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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.
gore
verb
gored;
goring
Kids Definition of gore (Entry 2 of 2)
: to pierce or wound with a pointed object (as a horn or spear)
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