hollow

UK
/ˈhɒləʊ/
US
/ˈhɑloʊ/
hollownoun
hollows
pl
UK
/ˈhɒl.əʊ/
US
/ˈhɑː.loʊ/
Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
vallonPour une petite vallée ou un bas-fond, souvent entre des collines.
cavitéPour un espace vide à l'intérieur d'une matière solide.
Definizioni
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
hollowed
Past Simple
hollowed
Past Participle
hollowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɒləʊ/
US
/ˈhɑːloʊ/
Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
creuserPlus général : former une cavité en retirant de la matière.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
clear out
dig out
hollowadjective
hollower
Comp.
hollowest
Super.
UK
/ˈhɒləʊ/
US
/ˈhɑloʊ/
Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
sourdPour un son profond, étouffé ou résonnant.
Definizioni
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
Used chiefly in informal expressions, especially in the phrase "beat hollow," meaning "completely; thoroughly."
Traduzioni
Traduzioni aggiuntive
complètementEmploi rare, surtout dans l'expression to beat someone hollow.
Definizioni
Completely; thoroughly.
The new product beat its competitors hollow in field tests.
hollowinterjection
Archaic or dialectal cry to attract attention, variant of 'halloo'.
Traduzioni
Traduzioni aggiuntive
holàInterjection pour attirer l'attention à distance ou héler quelqu'un.
Definizioni
Used to attract attention or as a greeting, especially when calling from a distance.
"Hollow!" he shouted as he approached the cabin.