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Definition of caving - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
recreationthe sport of exploring caves for fun
- Caving is a thrilling adventure for many enthusiasts.
2.
collapseact of collapsing or falling inward
- The old building suffered a caving after the storm.
Adjective
structural failureRare collapsing or giving way under pressureRare
- The caving roof posed a serious danger.
Expressions with caving
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feeling of being overwhelmed by problems
With all the stress, it felt like the roof was caving in.
Origin of caving
Latin, cavus (hollow)
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physical
act of suddenly falling down or caving in
caving
blockage in a cave passage
caving
box for cavers to practice tight spaces
caving
flooded cave passage sometimes passable by diving
caving
difference in level between cave points
caving enthusiast
person who explores caves as a hobby
caving
subterranean route used by cavers
Examples of caving in a sentence
Caving requires special equipment and safety measures. The tunnel experienced a caving due to heavy rains. A sudden caving of the mine trapped the workers inside. The caving walls of the tunnel were alarming. Engineers inspected the caving structure for safety.
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- French:spéléologie, qui s'effondre, ...
- German:Speläologie, einstürzend, ...
- Italian:speleologia, cedente, ...
- Spanish:espeleología, colapsante, ...
- Portuguese:espeleologia, em colapso, ...
- Chinese:洞穴探险, 坍塌的, ...
- Japanese:ケイビング, 崩れかけた, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِكْشاف الكُهُوف, منهار, ...
- Hebrew:מְעָרָנוּת, קוֹרֵס, ...
- Russian:спелеология, обрушивающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:спелеологія, обвалюючийся, ...
- Hindi:गुफा अन्वेषण, गिरता हुआ, ...
Definition of cave - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
natural formationlarge underground chamber formed naturally
- The explorers discovered a vast cave filled with stalactites..
2.
privacyplace of retreat or personal space
- He spends weekends in his man cave.
3.
food basementUK storage cellar for wine or cheeseUK
- The restaurant has a cave for its finest wines.
4.
miningcollapse or cave-in
- The workers were trapped in a cave.
Verb
1.
give wayintr. collapse or fall inwardintr.
- The roof caved during the storm.
2.
psychologyintr. surrender or give in under pressureintr.
- He finally caved and agreed to the terms.
3.
excavationtr. hollow out or underminetr.
- They caved the hillside to build the tunnel.
4.
hobbyintr. explore caves as a hobbyintr.
- They love to cave on weekends.
Images of cave
large underground chamber formed naturally 
storage cellar for wine or cheese
Expressions with cave
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yield or submit under pressure
After hours of negotiation, the company finally caved in to the demands..
collapse inwardly on itself
The roof caved in on the old house during the storm.
agree to what someone wants after initial resistance
The company caved to demands for higher wages after the strike.
yield to pressure or demands unwillingly
She finally caved in to their demands.
give in to demands or pressure
The manager caved to pressure and changed the policy.
to give in or yield to overwhelming pressure
She finally caved under the strain of her demanding job.
magical cave filled with treasures
The hero entered the cave of wonders to find the hidden treasure.
hit someone's head very hard
The attacker threatened to cave his head in if he didn't comply.
prehistoric drawing or painting found inside caves
The cave painting in Lascaux depicts ancient animals..
collapse of a structure or area
The cave-in at the mine trapped several workers..
person who is outdated or resistant to change
He's such a cave dweller, still using a flip phone in the smartphone era.!
room or space where a man can pursue personal interests
He spent the weekend in his man cave playing video games..
room where a woman relaxes or enjoys hobbies
She decorated her woman cave with books and cozy furniture.
natural cave with perennial ice inside
The explorers ventured into the ice cave to study its formations.
natural or artificial cave used for salt therapy
People visit the salt cave to improve their respiratory health.
yield to demands or stress from others
She finally caved in to pressure and accepted the offer.
place full of valuable or delightful things
The antique shop was an Aladdin's cave of rare finds..
person who explores underwater caves
The cave diver discovered a new underwater passage.
small shelter made by digging into snow
We built a snow cave to stay warm during the storm.
large extinct bear species from the Pleistocene epoch
Scientists discovered cave bear fossils in the European cave.
underwater exploration of flooded caves using special diving equipment
She took a course in cave diving before exploring the underground springs.
extinct species of lion that lived in Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch
The cave lion was one of the largest species of lion known to have existed..
living in or adapted to life in caves
Bats are common cave-dwelling creatures.
Origin of cave
Latin, cavus (hollow)
Examples of cave in a sentence
The cave was home to a colony of bats. Her study became her personal cave. He retreated to his cave to read in peace. He stored the vintage cheese in the cave. The cave keeps the wine at the perfect temperature. A sudden cave blocked the tunnel.
The miners feared a cave during the storm. The tunnel walls caved unexpectedly. The old barn caved after years of neglect. Under pressure, she caved to their demands. He caved when faced with the overwhelming evidence. The miners caved the mountain to extract coal. Workers caved the land for the new subway line. We cave in the mountains every summer. Her club caves with an experienced guide.
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- French:grotte, céder, ...
- German:Höhle, einstürzen, ...
- Italian:caverna, collassare, ...
- Spanish:caverna, derrumbarse, ...
- Portuguese:gruta, colapsar, ...
- Chinese:山洞, 坍塌, ...
- Japanese:洞窟, 崩れる, ...
- Arabic:كَهْف, اِنْهَارَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְעָרָה, לִקְרוֹס, ...
- Russian:грот, обрушиться, ...
- Ukrainian:грот, обвалюватися, ...
- Hindi:गुफा, धँसना, ...
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