noun

gash

GASH

Gash (noun) means a long, deep cut in the skin or in a surface. Example: “He needed stitches for the gash on his forehead.”

noun

A long, deep cut in the skin or in a surface.

"He needed stitches for the gash on his forehead."

"The falling branch left a gash in the roof."

verb

To make a deep, long cut in something.

"The knife slipped and gashed his hand."

How to use gash

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA deep cut or slash, or the act of making one.

When to use it

Also used as British slang for "surplus/spare" or for something low quality, but the everyday meaning is simply a deep cut.

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An altered form of the older word "garsh," ultimately traced back to a Greek word meaning "to engrave."

Origin: Greek

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What does “gash” mean?

The word “gash” means a long, deep cut in the skin or in a surface. In plain terms, a deep cut or slash, or the act of making one.

How do you pronounce “gash”?

“Gash” is pronounced GASH (/ˈɡæʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gash” in a sentence?

Here is “gash” used in a sentence: “He needed stitches for the gash on his forehead.”

What part of speech is “gash”?

Depending on how it is used, “gash” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “gash” come from?

The word “gash” comes from Greek. An altered form of the older word "garsh," ultimately traced back to a Greek word meaning "to engrave.".

How many meanings does “gash” have?

“Gash” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, deep cut in the skin or in a surface.

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