I.perf., ātum, 1, v. a., to hollow out.
I. Lit.: “trullam,” Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 27 fin.: “cavernam sibi rostro,” Plin. 9, 27, 43, § 82: “ripas,” id. 10, 33, 49, § 95: “terram,” id. 33 prooem.: “lapides excavant aquae,” Vulg. Job, 14, 19.—
II. Transf., in mal. part., Auct. Priap. 51, 4.