gouge
noun
°A cut or groove, as left by something sharp.
"The nail left a deep gouge in the tire."
°A chisel, with a curved blade, for scooping or cutting holes, channels, or grooves, in wood, stone, etc.
verb
°To make a mark or hole by scooping.
"Japanese and Chinese printers used to gouge characters in wood."
°To push, or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket.
synonyms: engrave, swindle