Gouging Spell

Defodio a.k.a. Gouging Spell

Pronunciation
deh-FOH-dee-oh (IPA: dɛ.ˈfəʊ.di.əʊ/)

Description
This spell causes deep gouges to appear in the object targeted by the spell.

Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione, Harry, and Ron in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to help tunnel out of the Gringotts Tunnels while on the dragon as well as in their escape from Luna Lovegoods' home, also in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Etymology
Defodio is Latin for "I dig".