How Do You Spell GASHES?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈaʃɪz] (IPA)

The word "gashes" is spelled with a "gh" digraph followed by the letter "a" and the letter "s". The "gh" digraph makes the "g" sound, as in "ghost" or "guitar". The letter "a" is pronounced as the "æ" sound, like in the word "cat". The final "s" makes a hissing sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "gashes" is represented as /ˈɡæʃɪz/. This noun refers to a long, deep cut or wound in flesh or skin, caused by a sharp object.

GASHES Meaning and Definition

  1. Gashes, as a noun, refers to deep, wide, and often irregular cuts or wounds on the skin, flesh, or any other surface. These lacerations are typically caused by a sharp object or a forceful impact. Gashes differ from regular cuts or scratches due to their size and severity, often leaving jagged or gaping edges. They can range in depth and length, varying from shallow surface cuts to deep, penetrating wounds.

    As a verb, "to gash" means to cut, slash, or wound something deeply and forcefully, creating a gash in the process. This action involves using a sharp object or applying strong force to generate a deep and usually irregular opening. "To gash" can also be used metaphorically to describe severe damage or figurative destruction inflicted upon something or someone, such as one's reputation or trust.

    Gashes can result in significant bleeding and require immediate medical attention to prevent infection or further damage. Proper cleaning, disinfection, and suturing may be necessary to promote healing and reduce scarring. In some cases, surgery might be required to repair severe gashes, depending on the affected area and extent of the injury.

    Overall, gashes are deep, wide cuts or wounds that can be either physical or metaphorical, often requiring immediate attention and proper treatment to ensure proper healing and recovery.

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Etymology of GASHES

The word "gashes" has its origins in the Middle English language. It is derived from the Old Norse word "gǭs", which means "furrow" or "gash". This Old Norse word ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*gansēną", meaning "to tear" or "to cut". Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to "gash", which refers to a long, deep cut or wound. The plural form of "gash" is "gashes", which is used to describe multiple cuts or wounds.

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Conjugate verb Gashes

CONDITIONAL

I would gash
we would gash
you would gash
he/she/it would gash
they would gash

FUTURE

I will gash
we will gash
you will gash
he/she/it will gash
they will gash

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gashed
we will have gashed
you will have gashed
he/she/it will have gashed
they will have gashed

PAST

I gashed
we gashed
you gashed
he/she/it gashed
they gashed

PAST PERFECT

I had gashed
we had gashed
you had gashed
he/she/it had gashed
they had gashed

PRESENT

I gash
we gash
you gash
he/she/it gashes
they gash

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gashed
we have gashed
you have gashed
he/she/it has gashed
they have gashed
I am gashing
we are gashing
you are gashing
he/she/it is gashing
they are gashing
I was gashing
we were gashing
you were gashing
he/she/it was gashing
they were gashing
I will be gashing
we will be gashing
you will be gashing
he/she/it will be gashing
they will be gashing
I have been gashing
we have been gashing
you have been gashing
he/she/it has been gashing
they have been gashing
I had been gashing
we had been gashing
you had been gashing
he/she/it had been gashing
they had been gashing
I will have been gashing
we will have been gashing
you will have been gashing
he/she/it will have been gashing
they will have been gashing
I would have gashed
we would have gashed
you would have gashed
he/she/it would have gashed
they would have gashed
I would be gashing
we would be gashing
you would be gashing
he/she/it would be gashing
they would be gashing
I would have been gashing
we would have been gashing
you would have been gashing
he/she/it would have been gashing
they would have been gashing

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