gorge

BrE /ɡɒdʒ/ AmE /ɡɔrdʒ/

noun / verb en → es

1 PLACE [noun] B2

a deep valley with steep sides, often through which a river flows

cañón, garganta

Collocations gorge country

  • The gorge was a popular spot for hikers.

    El cañón era un lugar popular para los senderistas.

2 EAT [intransitive] B1

to eat or drink too much, especially in a short time

devorar, engullir

Collocations gorge on food

  • He gorged himself on the delicious cake.

    Él se devoró el delicioso pastel.

3 WEAR [noun] C1

a necklace or similar piece of jewelry worn around the neck

collar, garganta (de joyería)

Collocations gorge necklace

  • She wore a beautiful gold gorge.

    Ella llevaba un hermoso collar de oro.

4 ANATOMY [noun] C1

the part of the body at the top of the chest, between the neck and the stomach

garganta (anatómica)

Collocations throat injury

  • He had a sore throat from shouting.

    Tenía la garganta dolida por gritar.

5 VERB [intransitive] C1

(of water) to flow strongly and noisily, especially through a narrow place

rugir (el agua)

Collocations water gorges

  • The river was gorgeing through the canyon.

    El río rugía a través del cañón.