Question

what is the correct meaning of the word gouge? there was a huge gouge in my bike after i ran into the tree. bend split gash branch

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "gouge" in the context "There was a huge gouge in my bike after I ran into the tree", we analyze the options:

• "bend" means to curve, not matching the context of damage from a collision.
• "split" means to divide into parts, not fitting the damage description.
• "gash" means a long, deep cut or wound, which fits the idea of a damage on the bike after hitting a tree.
• "branch" refers to a part of a tree or a division, irrelevant here.

Answer:

C. gash