1. third-person singular simple present of 'gauche'; to make awkward or tactless
Usage: rare; primarily used in art or design contexts

1. plural of 'gauche'; a method of painting with opaque watercolors mixed with gum or honey
Usage: art term

Examples

• The artist applied gauches to create vibrant, opaque colors on the canvas.
• She used gouaches and watercolors interchangeably in her mixed-media work.
• The museum displayed several gauches from the 19th century.
• Gouaches dry quickly and allow for layering of colors.
• He preferred gauches over oils for his illustration work.