Definition of hollow out Hollow out

We found 3 definitions of hollow out from 2 different sources.

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What does hollow out mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

hollow out - remove the interior of; "hollow out a tree trunk"
  hollow, core out
  empty become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"
  gouge, rout force with the thumb; "gouge out his eyes"
  scollop, scallop shape or cut in scallops; "scallop the hem of the dress"
  hole make holes in
  suck in, draw in draw in as if by suction; "suck in your cheeks and stomach"
  scoop out hollow out with a scoop; "scoop out a melon"
  cavern, cavern out hollow out as if making a cavern
  cave, undermine explore natural caves
  dig out, dig dig out from underneath earth or snow
  excavate remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside"
  core remove the core or center from; "core an apple"
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  • hollow out (Verb)
    To make something hollow.
  • hollow out (Verb)
    To become hollow.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

hollow out in sign language
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