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hollow wall

[/ˈhɑːloʊ wɔːl/]
nounpl: hollow walls
parede oca
1. A wall constructed with a cavity or empty space between two layers of material, typically used for insulation, plumbing, or electrical wiring
The electrician ran the wires through the hollow wall to avoid surface clutter.
O eletricista passou os fios pela parede oca para evitar bagunça na superfície.
2. A double-wall construction technique in building that creates an air gap for thermal or acoustic insulation
Modern homes often use hollow walls for better energy efficiency.
As casas modernas frequentemente usam paredes ocas para maior eficiência energética.
Synonyms
cavity walldouble wallstud wall
Antonyms
solid wallmasonry wall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parede oca
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
parede dupla
Alternative term used in construction industry
Portugal
parede de caixa de ar
More technical term emphasizing the air cavity

Related Idioms & Phrases

thin as a hollow wall (easily pierced or penetrated)
voice carries through hollow walls (gossip spreads easily)
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