Word Frequency
cave1 (keɪv
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Definitions
noun
- an underground hollow with access from the ground surface or from the sea, often found in limestone areas and on rocky coastlines
- (British, history) a secession or a group seceding from a political party on some issue See Adullamite
- modifier living in caves
verb
- tr to hollow out
Word Origin
C13: from Old French, from Latin cava, plural of cavum cavity, from cavus hollowExample Sentences Including 'caving'
"---she'd imagined the roof collapsing on everyone, the walls caving in.GALILEE (2001)
"They're all caving ," said the MP who didn't want to be named.Edmonton Sun (2003)
From walking or riding to caving or climbing there are plenty of exciting activities.Sun, News of the World (2001)
In caving parlance, a `dry cave" is one which a human visitor can explore without getting wet.Caves and Cave Life
R. Vivek EXPORTS Software's Surprise Winners Small software firms aren't caving in.Business Today (2001)
The blast showered bricks and mortar onto a busy boulevard, caving in the roofs of passing cars.Globe and Mail (2003)
The old trader worked hard at getting his pipe well-started, his gaunt cheeks caving inward at every suck.Man's Loving Family
There's a big difference between offering someone the option of death and actually facing up to your victim and caving her head in.DEAD BEAT (2002)
`Yet again, Labour is caving into totally unjustified demands.Sun, News of the World (1999)
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