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Vocabulary Entry
goring
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To stab or injure repeatedly with a horn or tusk.
Example Sentences
"The bull began goring the matador causing panic in the audience."
"Wild boars are known to gore anything they perceive as a threat."
"The zookeeper warned visitors to keep a safe distance from the goring animals."
N
noun
The act of goring; an injury caused by being gored.
Example Sentences
"The goring of the unfortunate hiker by the wild animal was a tragic incident."
"Veterinarians treated the goring injuries sustained in the farm accident."
"He received medical attention after suffering a goring in the rodeo."