Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goring

verb

/ˈɡɔːrɪŋ/

Definition

The act of stabbing or piercing with a horn or tusk, typically used in the context of animals like bulls or boars.

Examples

The bull was goring the matador, leaving him severely injured.
During the hunt, the wild boar charged at the hunters, goring one of them in the process.
Goring is a serious risk in bullfighting and requires great skill to avoid.

Meaning

Goring refers to a specific type of injury caused when an animal, particularly large ones like bulls or wild boars, uses its sharp horns or tusks to injure another creature or a person.