hollowing Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/
What Does Hollowing Mean?
As a verb, hollowing means present participle and gerund of hollow. As a noun, it means The process by which something becomes hollowed, or the result of that process. As a noun, it means The act of one who hollows (hollos); a cry or shouting.
Hollowing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/ |
| Plural | hollowings |
Hollowing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of hollow
Hollowing as a Noun
- The process by which something becomes hollowed, or the result of that process.
Noun
- The act of one who hollows (hollos); a cry or shouting.
Verb
- To make a hole in something; to excavate
Verb
- To call or urge by shouting; to hollo.
Noun
- The act of one who hollows; a cry or shout.
Synonyms of Hollowing
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Hollowing synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hollowing
hollowing (plural hollowings)
Words That Rhyme With Hollowing
Origin of Hollowing
Origin 1: From hollow.
Origin 2: From hollow.