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gouge vs hollow out

hollow out vs gouge

gouge is a noun but hollow out is not a noun.

gouge and hollow out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gouge Yes No Yes No
hollow out No No Yes No
As verbs, hollow out is a hypernym of gouge; that is, hollow out is a word with a broader meaning than gouge:
  • gouge: make a groove in
  • hollow out: remove the interior of
Other hypernyms of gouge include core out, hollow.
gouge (noun) hollow out (noun)
the act of gouging
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
gouge (verb) hollow out (verb)
force with the thumb remove the interior of
make a groove in
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between gouge and hollow out

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