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 gorge gorge /ˈgɔrdʒ/

noun

  1. The passage between the pharynx and the stomach  ( esophagus [ N. American] , gorge , gullet , oesophagus [Canadian, British] )
    the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
     The oesophagus connects the mouth to the stomach
    The oesophagus connects the mouth to the stomach
  2. A narrow pass (especially one between mountains)  ( defile , gorge )
    a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
     The gorge was deep and narrow, with steep rocky walls on either side
    The gorge was deep and narrow, with steep rocky walls on either side
  3. A deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)  ( gorge )
    a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
     The river flowed through a scenic gorge, attracting tourists.
    The river flowed through a scenic gorge, attracting tourists.

verb

  1. () Overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself  ( binge [Informal] , englut [Archaic] , engorge , gormandise [British] , gormandize , gourmandize , ingurgitate , overgorge , pig out [Informal] , glut , gorge , overeat , overindulge , satiate , scarf out , stuff , gourmandise [British] )
    overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
     She stuffed herself at the dinner
    She stuffed herself at the dinner
     The kids binged on ice cream
    The kids binged on ice cream