nounπShareA 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."geologygeographynatureenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hole, depression, or gap in earth or rock, whether natural or man-made."The hikers explored the dark cave near the mountain. "geologygeographynatureplaceenvironmentworldareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA storage cellar, especially for wine or cheese."This wine has been aged in our cave for thirty years."fooddrinkplacearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place of retreat, such as a man cave."My room was a cozy cave where I could escape from my family."placearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA naturally-occurring cavity in bedrock which is large enough to be entered by an adult."It was not strictly a cave, but a narrow fissure in the rock."geologygeographynatureenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shielded area where nuclear experiments can be carried out."Scientists conducted the nuclear experiment in the specially designed cave. "technologyscienceareabuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(drilling) Debris, particularly broken rock, which falls into a drill hole and interferes with drilling."The drill operator had to stop drilling because a cave of rock fragments had jammed the hole. "geologytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA collapse or cave-in."The heavy rainfall caused a cave in the hillside, blocking the road to the school. "geologydisasterenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe vagina."The doctor examined the patient's cave for signs of infection. "bodyorgansexanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often "Cave") A group that breaks from a larger political party or faction on a particular issue."The student council cave formed a new group to advocate for more school spirit events. "politicsgovernmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny hollow place, or part; a cavity."The old house had a large cave in the living room ceiling. "geologygeographynatureworldplaceareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA code cave."The programmer used a code cave to quickly test a new function in their program. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surrender."He caved under pressure."actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collapse."First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran."geologydisasterenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hollow out or undermine."The levee has been severely caved by the river current."geologyenvironmentnaturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in the recreational exploration of caves."I have caved from Yugoslavia to Kentucky."sportnaturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn room-and-pillar mining, to extract a deposit of rock by breaking down a pillar which had been holding it in place."The deposit is caved by knocking out the posts."geologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work over tailings to dress small pieces of marketable ore."The miner had to cave the tailings to extract the valuable gold ore. "geologymineralindustrytechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dwell in a cave."The family decided to cave in the mountain's caves during their summer vacation. "natureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShare(public school slang) look out!; beware!"Cave, your mom's calling you for dinner. "languageexclamationeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
