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hollowing

 

[ หˆhษ’loสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removing material

Hollowing refers to the process of creating a hollow or empty space within an object. This can be done by removing material from the inside of a solid item, such as a log or a block of clay. The term is often used in contexts such as carpentry, pottery, and sculpture. The technique allows for the creation of lightweight structures and can also be used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of an object.

Synonyms

carving, depleting, excavating.

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours hollowing out the piece of wood.
  • She is hollowing the clay pot to make it lighter.
  • The craftsmen are hollowing the logs to create furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "hollowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เค–เคฒเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aushรถhlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berongga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะพะถะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pusty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉบใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hueco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์–ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกzdny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉบๅฟƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prazno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ holur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hueco

Etymology

The word 'hollow' originates from the Old English term 'holh', which means a hole or a cavity. It has Germanic roots, linked to the Old High German word 'hol', denoting emptiness. Over time, the word evolved to describe spaces that are empty or devoid of substance. The present participle form 'hollowing' emerged as people began to use the term in various practical contexts, particularly in woodworking and crafts, where creating an empty space within a material became a common practice. The process of hollowing is not only practical but has also been influential in art and design, leading to the creation of exquisite pieces that emphasize the interplay between empty and filled spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,249 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.