hollowing

Meanings

• verb/adjective

  The act of making something hollow or the state of being hollow.

  - "The artist hollowed out a pumpkin to create a jack-o-lantern."
  - "The hollow tree provided shelter for a family of raccoons."

• noun

  A process used in glassmaking to create hollow objects.

  - "The glassblower used the hollowing technique to shape the vase."
  - "The hollowing process can be dangerous if not done correctly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hollowing
calling , falling , hallowing , palling , stalling

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Variants

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hollow , hollowed , hollowing , hollows , hollow out , hollowed out , hollowing out , hollows out

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'holan', meaning 'to hollow out'.

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Trivia

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1. Hollowing is used in the production of hollow glassware, such as vases and bottles.

2. The process of hollowing out a tree to create a hollow tree is called 'gallsforming' or 'gallforming'.

3. Hollowing is also used in the production of some types of musical instruments, such as the didgeridoo.

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Related Concepts

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1. carving: Both hollowing and carving are techniques used to create shapes in materials, but hollowing involves removing material from the inside.

2. sculpture: Hollow sculptures can be created using various techniques, including casting, carving, and hollowing.

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Culture

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Hollowing has been used in various forms of art and literature, such as glassblowing, pottery, and poetry.

How to Memorize "hollowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of hollowing out an object, such as a pumpkin or a vase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hollowing' with the image of an artist creating a hollow sculpture or a pumpkin being hollowed out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hollow Out' to remember the meaning of hollowing.

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