Hollowing

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːloʊɪŋ/

Hollowing (noun)

  1. The process of removing material so something becomes empty inside.
  2. The act of shaping a surface so it has a deep, curved empty area.
  3. A gradual weakening of strength or value because the inside is damaged or removed.

Examples

  • The hollowing of the log made it lighter.
  • Hollowing can happen when water leaves the wood.

Hollowing (verb)

  1. To remove material from the inside of something so it becomes empty.

Examples

  • They are hollowing the center to fit the handle.
  • The worker hollowed the block carefully.