noun a damaging cut or hole made with a sharp implement or other sharp object.There is a gouge in the linoleum from when we moved the refrigerator. See the full entry

adjective bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable.Napoleon’s reign came to an inglorious end when he was defeated at Waterloo and exiled to Elba. See the full entry

adverb across any of the several oceans; abroad.He joined the army but was never sent overseas.He’s working overseas, but he’ll return to the States next year. See the full entry

noun the act of saving property from destruction, especially the rescue of a ship or its cargo from fire or shipwreck.The salvage of the leaking vessel seemed impossible. See the full entry

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