What is another word for hollow out?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒlə͡ʊ ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
The phrase "hollow out" refers to the process of removing the inner part of something, leaving only the outer shell. Some synonyms for this phrase include "excavate," "core," "burrow," "empty," and "hollow." "Excavate" suggests a more deliberate and methodical process, often involving digging out material; "core" implies removing the central part of something; "burrow" evokes the image of digging or tunneling into something; "empty" suggests removing all contents from a container or cavity; and "hollow" simply means to make something empty inside. All of these terms describe a similar process of removing material from the inside of an object.
