English Explanatory Dictionary

hollowing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of hollow
noun
  1. The process by which something becomes hollowed, or the result of that process.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of hollow
noun
  1. The act of one who hollows (hollos); a cry or shouting.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/

Word forms

hollowing hollowings

Etymology

From hollow.

Synonyms

hollowing out hollow cavity concavity depression hallooing halloo hollering holler bellowing bellow

Derived words

hollowing out
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