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Cave /keɪv/

The meaning and definition of Cave, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.
    “We found a cave on the mountainside where we could take shelter.”
  2. A hole, depression, or gap in earth or rock, whether natural or man-made.
verb
  1. To surrender.
    “He caved under pressure.”
  2. To collapse.
    “First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran.”
Synonyms earthhole spelunk

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