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hollow

/ˈhɒləʊ/

/ˈhɑloʊ/

Translations

hollownoun

hollows

/ˈhɒl.əʊ/

/ˈhɑː.loʊ/

creuxDépression ou trou naturel dans un terrain ou un objet.

The rabbit disappeared into a hollow in the ground.

Le lapin a disparu dans un creux du sol.

Additional translations

vallonPour une petite vallée ou un bas-fond, souvent entre des collines.

cavitéPour un espace vide à l'intérieur d'une matière solide.

Synonyms

hollowverb

hollowed

Past Simple

hollowed

Past Participle

hollowing

Gerund

/ˈhɒləʊ/

/ˈhɑːloʊ/

éviderAction de retirer l'intérieur d'un objet.

The sculptor decided to hollow the log to create a unique art piece.

Le sculpteur a décidé d'évider la bûche pour créer une œuvre unique.

Additional translations

creuserPlus général : former une cavité en retirant de la matière.

Synonyms

clear out

excavate

dig out

empty

remove

hollowadjective

hollower

Comp.

hollowest

Super.

/ˈhɒləʊ/

/ˈhɑloʊ/

creux

The tree trunk was hollow, providing a home for small animals.

Le tronc de l'arbre était creux, offrant un abri à de petits animaux.

creuxAu sens figuré : sans valeur réelle, vide de sincérité.

His apology sounded hollow, as if he didn't really mean it.

Ses excuses sonnaient creux, comme s'il ne les pensait pas vraiment.

creuxSe dit d'une partie enfoncée ou concave du corps ou d'un objet.

Her hollow cheeks were a sign of her recent illness.

Ses joues creuses étaient le signe de sa maladie récente.

Additional translations

sourdPour un son profond, étouffé ou résonnant.

Synonyms

Antonyms

hollowadverb

Used chiefly in informal expressions, especially in the phrase "beat hollow," meaning "completely; thoroughly."

Additional translations

complètementEmploi rare, surtout dans l'expression to beat someone hollow.

Synonyms

hollowinterjection

Archaic or dialectal cry to attract attention, variant of 'halloo'.

Additional translations

holàInterjection pour attirer l'attention à distance ou héler quelqu'un.

Definitions

hollownoun

A hole or depression in something.

The rabbit disappeared into a hollow in the ground.

A small valley or basin, often between hills.

The village was nestled in a hollow surrounded by mountains.

An empty space within something solid.

The tree had a hollow that was home to a family of squirrels.

hollowverb

To make a space or cavity inside something.

The sculptor decided to hollow the log to create a unique art piece.

To form by removing the inside of something.

They hollowed the pumpkin to prepare it for carving.

hollowadjective

Having a space or cavity inside; not solid.

The tree trunk was hollow, providing a home for small animals.

Without real significance or value; insincere or false.

His apology sounded hollow, as if he didn't really mean it.

Sunken or concave in appearance.

Her hollow cheeks were a sign of her recent illness.

Having a dull, deep, or muffled sound as if produced in or echoing from a cavity.

The drum produced a hollow thud that echoed across the field.

hollowadverb

Completely; thoroughly.

The new product beat its competitors hollow in field tests.

hollowinterjection

Used to attract attention or as a greeting, especially when calling from a distance.

"Hollow!" he shouted as he approached the cabin.