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hollows

[/ˈhɑːloʊz/]
noun/verb
depressões, cavidades, vales
1. plural noun - small valleys or depressions in the ground
The hollows between the hills filled with water after the rain.
As depressões entre as colinas encheram de água após a chuva.
2. plural noun - cavities or empty spaces inside something
The tree hollows provided shelter for small animals.
As cavidades da árvore forneceram abrigo para pequenos animais.
3. verb - third person singular present of 'hollow', meaning to make something empty inside
Water hollows out the stone over time.
A água escava a pedra com o tempo.
Synonyms
cavitiesdepressionsvalleysindentationsconcavitiesvoids
Antonyms
peaksridgesbumpsprotrusionselevations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
depressões, cavidades, vales
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
buracos, furnas
informal alternative
São Paulo
depressões do terreno
technical/geographical term
Portugal
fossas, depressões, covas
used in geological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hollow victory - vitória vazia
in the hollow of one's hand - na palma da mão
beat hollow - derrotar completamente
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