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gore3

Pronunciation: /gɔː/

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Definition of gore

noun

a triangular or tapering piece of material used in making a garment, sail, or umbrella.

verb

[with object]

shape with a gore or gores: (as adjective gored)a gored skirt

Origin:

Old English gāra 'triangular piece of land', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geer and German Gehre, also probably to Old English gār 'spear' (a spearhead being triangular)