The process of accidentally cutting a groove or hole in a tank's exterior. Forming gouges can reduce the strength of a tank and may result in a spill or release of its contents. Gouges are not critical unless they cross a weld seam.
Cutting of a groove in the surface of a metal using a gas cutting torch of an arc-air cutting outfit.
1. To make grooves or holes in something. 2. To scoop, dig, or force out. 3. Rapid removal of excess material by any means.