gore
1blood that is shed, especially when clotted.
murder, bloodshed, violence, etc.: That horror movie had too much gore.
Origin of gore
1Other definitions for gore (2 of 5)
to pierce with or as if with a horn or tusk.
Origin of gore
2Other definitions for gore (3 of 5)
a triangular piece of material inserted in a garment, sail, etc., to give it greater width or a desired shape.: Compare godet (def. 1), gusset (def. 1).
one of the panels, usually tapering or shaped, making up a garment, as a skirt.
a triangular tract of land, especially one lying between larger divisions.
to make or furnish with a gore or gores.
Origin of gore
3Other definitions for Gore (4 of 5)
Albert Arnold, Jr. "Al", born 1948, U.S. politician: vice president of the U.S. 1993–2001.
Other definitions for Gore (5 of 5)
a city in W Ethiopia.
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British Dictionary definitions for gore (1 of 4)
/ (ɡɔː) /
blood shed from a wound, esp when coagulated
informal killing, fighting, etc
Origin of gore
1British Dictionary definitions for gore (2 of 4)
/ (ɡɔː) /
(tr) (of an animal, such as a bull) to pierce or stab (a person or another animal) with a horn or tusk
Origin of gore
2British Dictionary definitions for gore (3 of 4)
/ (ɡɔː) /
a tapering or triangular piece of material used in making a shaped skirt, umbrella, etc
a similarly shaped piece, esp of land
(tr) to make into or with a gore or gores
Origin of gore
3Derived forms of gore
- gored, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Gore (4 of 4)
/ (ɡɔː) /
Al (bert) Jr. born 1948, US Democrat politician; vice president of the US (1993–2001); defeated in the disputed presidential election of 2000; leading environmental campaigner; shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with the Intergovernmental Panel For Climate Change
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