dig+out

  • 131core out — verb remove the interior of hollow out a tree trunk • Syn: ↑hollow, ↑hollow out • Derivationally related forms: ↑hollow (for: ↑hollow) • Hypern …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 132hollow out — {v.} To cut or dig out or to cut or dig a hole in; make a cut or cave in; excavate. * /The soldier hollowed out a foxhole in the ground to lie in./ * /The Indians used to hollow out a log to make a canoe./ * /Joe s father hollowed out a pumpkin… …

    Dictionary of American idioms