goring
1 synonym for goring, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wound caused by being pierced with a horn, especially in bullfighting.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English Garingas (“people of Gara”), a short form of the various compound names with the first element gār (“spear, arrow, dart”).
Full origin of goring →Frequently asked questions
What does “goring” mean?
The word “goring” means a wound caused by being pierced with a horn, especially in bullfighting. In plain terms, either the act/wound of being gored, or a diagonally-cut panel of fabric.
How do you use “goring” in a sentence?
Here is “goring” used in a sentence: “The matador survived a serious goring in his final season.”
What part of speech is “goring”?
“Goring” is a noun.
How many meanings does “goring” have?
“Goring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wound caused by being pierced with a horn, especially in bullfighting.
