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Vocabulary Entry
cave
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large underground chamber or hollow space, typically formed by natural processes.
Example Sentences
"The spelunkers explored the dark cave, marveling at the stalactites."
"The cave was inhabited by bats and other wildlife."
"During the storm, they took shelter inside a nearby cave."
V
verb
To hollow out or create a cave in a surface; to fall in or give way.
Example Sentences
"The river gradually caved the rocks along its banks."
"If you keep digging, you might cave out a small space for a hideout."
"The pressure was so great that the wall began to cave in."