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Cave

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Noun

1. cave

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

Verb

2. cave, undermine

hollow out as if making a cave or opening

Example Sentences:
'The river was caving the banks'

3. cave, spelunk

explore natural caves

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Cave

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noun
1. 
an underground hollow with access from the ground surface or from the sea, often found in limestone areas and on rocky coastlines
2. British history
a secession or a group seceding from a political party on some issue
Adullamite
3. (modifier)
living in caves
verb
4. (transitive)
to hollow out
noun
1. 
guard or lookout (esp in the phrase keep cave)
sentence substitute
2. 
watch out!

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Cave

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noun
1. 
a hollow place inside the earth, usually an opening, as in a hillside, extending back horizontally; cavern
verb transitiveWord forms: caved or ˈcaving
2. 
to hollow out; make a hollow in
verb intransitive
3. 
to cave in
4. 
to explore caves

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Cave

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n.
1. A hollow or natural passage under or into the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface.
2. A storage cellar, especially for wine.
v. caved, cav·ing, caves
v.tr.
1. To dig or hollow out.
2. To cause to collapse or fall in. Often used with in: The impact caved in the roof of the car.
v.intr.
1. To fall in; collapse. Often used with in: The walls caved in during the earthquake.
2. To give up all opposition; yield. Often used with in: The school committee caved in to the demands of parents.
3. To explore caves.

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