Core Out (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the interior of; "hollow out a tree trunk".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The beavers worked to core out the center of the large log to build their new home.
- In a traditional craft, the artist carefully learned to core out the ornamental gourd for use as a decorative vase.
- To use as a planter, she attempted to core out the center of the large, hard wood stump in her backyard.
- The skilled woodworker was tasked to core out a precise hole in the heavy wooden beam for the construction of the large stone fireplace.
- Engineers spent several days using machinery to core out a section of the rocky cliff face for the road tunnel.