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hollowing

/ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/

/ˈhɑːloʊɪŋ/

hollowingnoun

hollowings

Translations

углубление

The hollowing in the ground was caused by erosion.

Углубление в земле было вызвано эрозией.

выемка

The hollowing in the rock was filled with water.

Выемка в скале была заполнена водой.

Definitions

The act or process of making something hollow or empty inside.

The hollowing of the tree trunk was caused by years of decay.

A depression or concavity formed by the removal of material.

The hollowing in the ground was filled with rainwater after the storm.

The gradual weakening or depletion of something's substance or core, especially in an economic or social context.

Economists often discuss the hollowing of the middle class in advanced economies.

Synonyms

hollowinggerund / present participle

/ˈhɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/

/ˈhɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is becoming hollow or causes hollowing.

Definitions

Undergoing or causing the formation of a cavity; making something hollow.

The hollowing current of the stream had carved deep channels into the rock.

Synonyms

hollowverb

hollowing

Gerund

hollowed

Past Simple

hollowed

Past Participle

hollowing

Gerund

/ˈhɒləʊ/

/ˈhɑːloʊ/

Translations

выдалбливать

They decided to hollow out the log to make a canoe.

Они решили выдалбливать бревно, чтобы сделать каноэ.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

dig out

clear out

remove

excavate

empty

hollownoun

Definitions

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.

hollowadjective

Definitions

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

Definitions

Completely; thoroughly.

The new product beat its competitors hollow in field tests.

hollowinterjection

Definitions

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

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