gash
3 synonyms for gash, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, deep cut in the skin or in a surface.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A long, deep cut in the skin or in a surface.
“He needed stitches for the gash on his forehead.”
Etymology
An altered form of the older word "garsh," ultimately traced back to a Greek word meaning "to engrave."
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