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gore

Pronunciation: (gôr, gōr), [key]
—n.
1. blood that is shed, esp. when clotted.
2. murder, bloodshed, violence, etc.: That horror movie had too much gore.

gore

Pronunciation: (gôr, gōr), [key]
—v.t., gored, gor•ing.
to pierce with or as if with a horn or tusk.

gore

Pronunciation: (gôr, gōr), [key]
—n., v., gored, gor•ing.

—n.
1. a triangular piece of material inserted in a garment, sail, etc., to give it greater width or a desired shape. Cf. godet (def. 1), gusset (def. 1).
2. one of the panels, usually tapering or shaped, making up a garment, as a skirt.
3. a triangular tract of land, esp. one lying between larger divisions.

—v.t.
to make or furnish with a gore or gores.