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hollow out vs gouge

gouge vs hollow out

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

hollow out and gouge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hollow out No No Yes No
gouge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gouge is a hyponym of hollow out; that is, gouge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hollow out:
  • hollow out: remove the interior of
  • gouge: make a groove in
Other hyponyms of hollow out include rout, scallop, scollop, hole, draw in, suck in, scoop out, cavern, cavern out, cave, undermine, dig, dig out, excavate, core.
hollow out (noun) gouge (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)
hollow out (verb) gouge (verb)
remove the interior of force with the thumb
make a groove in
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between hollow out and gouge

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