incavo

/inˈkavo/

Definitions

1. noun

a hollow or recess in a bone, especially in the skull

“The anatomist carefully examined the incavo in the skull to understand its structure.”

2. verb

to hollow out or form a recess in something

“The sculptor incavo the marble to create a beautiful figurine.”

Synonyms

  • hollow
  • recess

Antonyms

  • bulge
  • projection