cave (Meaning)

Wordnet

cave (n)

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

Wordnet

cave (v)

hollow out as if making a cave or opening

explore natural caves

Webster

cave (n.)

A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den.

Any hollow place, or part; a cavity.

To make hollow; to scoop out.

A coalition or group of seceders from a political party, as from the Liberal party in England in 1866. See Adullam, of, in the Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction.

Webster

cave (v. i.)

To dwell in a cave.

To fall in or down; as, the sand bank caved. Hence (Slang), to retreat from a position; to give way; to yield in a disputed matter.

cave Sentence Examples

  1. The explorers ventured deep into the cave, their lanterns casting eerie shadows on the walls.
  2. Bats hung from the cave ceiling, their wings rustling softly in the darkness.
  3. The cave was filled with stalactites and stalagmites, formed over centuries by dripping water.
  4. A stream trickled through the cave, its gentle babbling echoing off the stone walls.
  5. The cave provided shelter for the weary travelers caught in the sudden storm.
  6. Inside the cave, ancient drawings adorned the walls, depicting scenes from a bygone era.
  7. The cave's entrance was hidden behind a veil of dense foliage, known only to the locals.
  8. As they descended deeper into the cave, the air grew cooler, and the silence more profound.
  9. The cave was rumored to be haunted, with tales of ghostly apparitions lurking in its depths.
  10. The cave served as a refuge for wildlife, with creatures of all shapes and sizes making their homes within its confines.

FAQs About the word cave

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea, hollow out as if making a cave or open

grotto,cavern,tunnel,abyss, lodge, hole, dugout, foxhole, subway, chasm

secure,protect, guard, cover, fence, guard, safeguard, shield, fend, prevent

The explorers ventured deep into the cave, their lanterns casting eerie shadows on the walls.

Bats hung from the cave ceiling, their wings rustling softly in the darkness.

The cave was filled with stalactites and stalagmites, formed over centuries by dripping water.

A stream trickled through the cave, its gentle babbling echoing off the stone walls.