cave
noun
\ ˈkāv
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plural caves
Definition of cave
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a natural chamber or series of chambers in the earth or in the side of a hill or cliff
2
: a usually underground chamber for storage
a wine cave
also
: the articles stored there
3
: a place providing privacy or seclusion from others
When a friend dragged her out of her cave to go salsa dancing for the first time, the rhythms … stepped into her soul …— Leslie Guttman
— see also man cave
cave
verb (1)
caved;
caving
Definition of cave (Entry 2 of 3)
: to form a cave in or under
: to explore caves especially as a sport or hobby
cave
verb (2)
\ ˈkāv
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caved;
caving
Definition of cave (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to fall in or down especially from being undermined
—usually used with in
2
: to cease to resist : submit
—usually used with in
: to cause to fall or collapse
—usually used with in
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Other Words from cave
Verb (1)
caver
\ ˈkā-vər
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noun
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noun
Synonyms for cave
Synonyms: Noun
antre, cavern, delve [archaic], grot, grotto
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More Definitions for cave
cave
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cave
: a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground
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cave
noun
\ ˈkāv
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Kids Definition of cave
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a large hollow place formed by natural processes in the side of a hill or cliff or underground
cave
verb
caved;
caving
Kids Definition of cave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fall or cause to fall in or down : collapse
The mine caved in.
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