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gore

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noun \ ˈgȯr \

Definition of gore

1 :a small usually triangular piece of land
2 a :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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Origin and Etymology of gore

Middle English, from Old English gāra; akin to Old English gār spear, and perhaps to Greek chaion shepherd's staff

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gore

verb

Definition of gore

gored; goring
transitive verb
1 :to cut into a tapering triangular form
2 :to provide with a gore

First Known Use of gore

1548

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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gore

verb

Definition of gore

gored; goring
transitive verb
:to pierce or wound with something pointed (such as a horn or knife)
  • gored by a bull

Origin and Etymology of gore

Middle English, probably from gore spear, sword, from Old English gār spear

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gore

noun

Definition of gore

1 :blood; especially :clotted blood
2 :gruesomeness depicted in vivid detail

Origin and Etymology of gore

Middle English, filth, from Old English gor

Gore

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biographical name \ ˈgȯr \

Definition of Gore

Albert, Jr. 1948–     American politician and environmentalist; vice president of the U.S. (1993–2001)

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gore

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noun \ ˈgȯr \

Definition of gore for Students

1 :blood from a wound or cut
2 :violence and bloodshed
  • The movie had a lot of gore.
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gore

verb

Definition of gore for Students

gored; goring
:to pierce or wound with a pointed object (as a horn or spear)

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