gorge
Pronunciation: (gôrj), [key] — n., v., gorged, gorg•ing.
—n. - a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls, esp. one through which a stream runs.
- a small canyon.
- a gluttonous meal.
- something that is swallowed; contents of the stomach.
- an obstructing mass: an ice gorge.
- the seam formed at the point where the lapel meets the collar of a jacket or coat.
- the rear entrance or part of a bastion or similar outwork. See diag. under
- a primitive type of fishhook consisting of a piece of stone or bone with sharpened ends and a hole or groove in the center for fastening a line.
- the throat; gullet.
- to evoke violent anger or strong disgust: The cruelty of war made his gorge rise.
—v.t. - to stuff with food (usually used reflexively or passively): He gorged himself. They were gorged.
- to swallow, esp. greedily.
- to choke up (usually used passively).
—v.i. - to eat greedily.
gorge
Pronunciation: (gôrj), [key] — n. Heraldry.
- gurge (def. 2).
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