The average distance is about 150 million kilometers (149.6) or 93 million miles (92.9). This is defined as 1 astronomical unit, or AU, and is equal to about 8.2 light-minutes, as light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth.
The definition of a scourge is someone or something that causes a lot of trouble, problems or suffering. An example of a scourge is famine or the outbreak of a disease. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
gouge. 1  a chisel with a curved, hollowed blade, for cutting grooves or holes in wood. 2  an act of gouging. 3  any deep groove or hole that is considered a blemish. 4  Informal an act of overcharging or cheating of money; extortion or swindle.