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hollowing

/ˈhɒloʊɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hollowing mean?

verb

The act of making something hollow or the state of being hollowed out. The process of removing material from inside something to make it less dense or to create a cavity.

Example

"The erosion of the coastline was a result of the hollowing of the cliffs by the relentless pounding of the waves."

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