hollowing

Pluralhollowings

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of hollow. Use this form for the action happening now or as a name for the action.

   Workers are hollowing the log to make a small canoe.

   Hollowing the pumpkin took us most of the afternoon.

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2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The act of making something empty inside, or the empty space left behind.

   Like scooping out the inside of a melon until only the skin is left.

   The hollowing of the log made room for storing grain.

   Wind and rain caused a slow hollowing of the soft rock.

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3. 3
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A loud shout or cry made by a person.

   Like shouting as loud as you can to get someone's attention.

   The hollowing from the crowd grew louder as the team scored.

   We heard a sudden hollowing from across the field.

   Similarshouting, hollering, shout, cry, clamor

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