Meaning of ‘Gouge out’ Phrasal Verb in English

He used a spoon to gouge out a scoop of ice cream from the tub.

The gardener gouged out a hole in the soil to plant the flower.

I had to gouge out a small piece of clay to make a tiny figurine.

She needed to gouge out a space in the sand to build her sandcastle.

The artist gently gouged out lines in the wood to create an intricate design.

The chef carefully gouged out the core of the apple to prepare a stuffed dessert.