Meaning Of The Word Cave

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What's The Definition Of Cave?

cave
countable noun: A cave is a large hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or one that is under the ground.

cave in American English
a hollow place inside the earth, usually an opening, as in a hillside, extending back horizontally; cavern
to hollow out; make a hollow in
intransitive verb: to cave in
noun: a hollow in the earth, esp. one opening more or less horizontally into a hill, mountain, etc.
transitive verb: to hollow out

cave in British English 1
noun: an underground hollow with access from the ground surface or from the sea, often found in limestone areas and on rocky coastlines
verb: to hollow out

cave in British English 2
noun: guard or lookout (esp in the phrase keep cave)
sentence substitute: watch out!

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