hollow
ho
ˈhɑ
haa
llow
loʊ
low
British pronunciation
/hˈɒlə‍ʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "hollow"in English

hollow
01

having an empty space within

hollow definition and meaning
example
Examples
The children found a hollow tree trunk and used it as a hiding spot during their game of hide-and-seek.
The archaeologists discovered a hollow cavity inside the ancient statue, possibly used for storing precious items.
02

devoid of significance or force

03

as if echoing in a hollow space

04

lacking in substance or character

to hollow
01

to carve out the inner part or center of something, creating an empty space

Transitive: to hollow sth
to hollow definition and meaning
example
Examples
Woodworkers hollow the log to create a decorative bowl.
Artists may hollow sculptures to give them a lighter appearance.
Hollow
01

a cavity or space in something

02

a depression hollowed out of solid matter

03

a small valley between mountains

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