Hollow (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove the interior of; "hollow out a tree trunk".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The company hollowed out the center of the mountain to create a large cave for storage.
- Over time, the termites hollowed the tree, weakening its structure and causing it to collapse.
- The core of the apple was hollowed to make room for the sweet, sticky filling.
- The beavers hollowed the log, creating a cozy little home for themselves and their young.
- The ancient craftsmen hollowed the wood, carefully shaping it into a beautiful, delicate flute.