Cave
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noun
,
verb
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(As a noun)
Cave ( noun )
- A large underground chamber or series of chambers, typically of natural origin.
- A hole or tunnel in the ground, especially one offering shelter.
- A hollow in a rock or cliff, typically one opening more or less horizontally into a hillside.
Origin:
Old english cefe, of germanic origin; related to dutch kloof and german höhle.
Examples:
- We explored the caves.
- The bear crawled into its cave.
- The bandits hid in the caves.
- A cave system runs deep under the mountain.
- We went caving and saw some beautiful formations.
(As a verb)
Cave ( verb )
- A large underground chamber or series of chambers, typically of natural origin.
- A hole or tunnel in the ground, especially one offering shelter.
- A hollow in a rock or cliff, typically one opening more or less horizontally into a hillside.
Origin:
Old english cefe, of germanic origin; related to dutch kloof and german höhle.
Examples:
- We explored the caves.
- The bear crawled into its cave.
- The bandits hid in the caves.
- A cave system runs deep under the mountain.
- We went caving and saw some beautiful formations.