Definition of hollow

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Hollow (v. t.) To make hollow, as by digging, cutting, or engraving; to excavate..

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Saxicavous :: Saxicavous (a.) Boring, or hollowing out, rocks; -- said of certain mollusks which live in holes which they burrow in rocks. See Illust. of Lithodomus..
Hollow-horned :: Hollow-horned (a.) Having permanent horns with a bony core, as cattle..
Notching :: Notching (n.) The act of making notches; the act of cutting into small hollows.
Barrel :: Barrel (n.) A solid drum, or a hollow cylinder or case; as, the barrel of a windlass; the barrel of a watch, within which the spring is coiled..
Swayful :: Swayed (a.) Bent down, and hollow in the back; sway-backed; -- said of a horse..
Excavation :: Excavation (n.) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass..
Shovel :: Shovel (v. t.) An implement consisting of a broad scoop, or more or less hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing earth, coal, grain, or other loose substances..
Haggard :: Haggard (a.) Having the expression of one wasted by want or suffering; hollow-eyed; having the features distorted or wasted, or anxious in appearance; as, haggard features, eyes..
Concavo-concave :: Concavo-concave (a.) Concave or hollow on both sides; double concave.
Trumpetwood :: Trumpetwood (n.) A tropical American tree (Cecropia peltata) of the Breadfruit family, having hollow stems, which are used for wind instruments; -- called also snakewood, and trumpet tree..
Horsetail :: Horsetail (n.) A leafless plant, with hollow and rushlike stems. It is of the genus Equisetum, and is allied to the ferns. See Illust. of Equisetum..
Concave :: Concave (n.) A hollow; an arched vault; a cavity; a recess.
Bump :: Bump (v. i.) To make a loud, heavy, or hollow noise, as the bittern; to boom..
Sway-bracing :: Sway-backed (a.) Having the back hollow or sagged, whether naturally or as the result of injury or weakness; -- said of horses and other animals..
Scrobiculated :: Scrobiculated (a.) Having numerous small, shallow depressions or hollows; pitted..
Ewe-necked :: Ewe-necked (a.) Having a neck like a ewe; -- said of horses in which the arch of the neck is deficent, being somewhat hollowed out..
Cavern :: Cavern (n.) A large, deep, hollow place in the earth; a large cave..
Colic :: Colic (n.) A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera..
Fossette :: Fossette (n.) A little hollow; hence, a dimple..
Vessel :: Vessel (n.) A general name for any hollow structure made to float upon the water for purposes of navigation; especially, one that is larger than a common rowboat; as, a war vessel; a passenger vessel..
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