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gouge vs hollow

hollow vs gouge

gouge and hollow both are nouns.

gouge is not an adjective while hollow is an adjective.

gouge and hollow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gouge Yes No Yes No
hollow Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hollow is a hypernym of gouge; that is, hollow is a word with a broader meaning than gouge:
  • gouge: make a groove in
  • hollow: remove the interior of
Other hypernyms of gouge include core out, hollow out.
gouge (noun) hollow (noun)
the act of gouging a depression hollowed out of solid matter
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves a small valley between mountains
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) a cavity or space in something
gouge (adjective) hollow (adjective)
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
lacking in substance or character
devoid of significance or force
as if echoing in a hollow space
gouge (verb) hollow (verb)
force with the thumb remove the interior of
make a groove in remove the inner part or the core of
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between gouge and hollow

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