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hollow

Prononciation : [ˈhɑːloʊ]

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Comment utiliser hollow dans une phrase : 3 sens et 9 exemples audio.

Contexte : « description »

(adjective) when something is empty inside or has a space within it. Think of a chocolate egg that looks solid outside but is actually empty inside—it feels hollow if you tap it.

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The tree was hollow, making it a great home for birds.

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The box looked hollow, but it was actually full of cookies.

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Is this cylinder hollow, or is it packed with something?

Contexte : « object »

(noun) a space or cavity inside something, like the inside of a pumpkin after you take out all the seeds. It's the empty part that has nothing in it.

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We found a hollow in the rock where we could set up our camp.

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There is no hollow in this solid piece of wood; it is completely solid.

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Can you see the hollow in this tree stump?

Contexte : « action »

(verb) to make something have a space inside it, like carving out the inside of a pumpkin to make a jack-o'-lantern. You take away the insides to create a hollow shape.

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She hollowed out the gourd to decorate for Halloween.

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He didn't hollow the clay, so it remained solid and thick.

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Will you hollow the new sculpture to make it lighter?

Comment prononcer hollow

Prononciation : [ˈhɑːloʊ]

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