cavity (Meaning)
cavity (n)
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
space that is surrounded by something
soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
cavity (n.)
Hollowness.
A hollow place; a hollow; as, the abdominal cavity.
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cavity Sentence Examples
- The dentist discovered a cavity during the routine dental check-up and recommended filling it promptly.
- The birds nested in the cavity of the old tree, sheltered from the elements.
- Geologists studied the rock cavity to understand the processes that formed it millions of years ago.
- The chocolate cake was rich and moist, with a delicious cavity filled with raspberry filling.
- The mechanic inspected the car's engine and found a cavity in one of the pistons, causing a loss of compression.
- The sculptor chiseled away at the marble block, creating a beautiful cavity that would become the centerpiece of the sculpture.
- The MRI revealed a small cavity in the patient's brain, which required further investigation.
- The architect designed the building with a large atrium, creating a spacious cavity at its center.
- The dentist used a mirror to examine the cavity on the back tooth, assessing the extent of decay.
- The archaeologists excavated the ancient tomb, revealing a burial cavity containing artifacts from centuries past.
FAQs About the word cavity
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground), space that is surrounded by something, soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
pit, concavity,hole, dent, ditch, indentation, cave, bowl, cavern, basin
projection, protrusion, tumor, convexity, hill, projection, camber,protrusion, bulge, protuberance
The dentist discovered a cavity during the routine dental check-up and recommended filling it promptly.
The birds nested in the cavity of the old tree, sheltered from the elements.
Geologists studied the rock cavity to understand the processes that formed it millions of years ago.
The chocolate cake was rich and moist, with a delicious cavity filled with raspberry filling.
