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The correct spelling is gores.

How to pronounce gores

verb

Say it like: Gor-es

The correct spelling is gores. (of an animal) To pierce with the horn. For example: "The bull gored the matador."

Usage Examples

The bull gored the matador.

to gore an apron

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(of an animal) To pierce with the horn.
  2. 2.To pierce with anything pointed, such as a spear.
  3. 3.To cut in a triangular form.
  4. 4.To provide with a gore.

noun

  1. 1.A triangular piece of land where roads meet.
  2. 2.A small piece of land left unincorporated due to competing surveys or a surveying error.
  3. 3.The curved surface that lies between two close lines of longitude on a globe
  4. 4.A triangular or rhomboid piece of fabric, especially one forming part of a three-dimensional surface such as a sail, skirt, hot-air balloon, etc.Wp
  5. 5.An elastic gusset for providing a snug fit in a shoe.

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