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caving

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cave  (kv)
n.
1. A hollow or natural passage under or into the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface.
2. A storage cellar, especially for wine.
v. caved, cav·ing, caves
v.tr.
1. To dig or hollow out.
2. To cause to collapse or fall in. Often used with in: The impact caved in the roof of the car.
v.intr.
1. To fall in; collapse. Often used with in: The walls caved in during the earthquake.
2. To give up all opposition; yield. Often used with in: The school committee caved in to the demands of parents.
3. To explore caves.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin cava, from neuter pl. of cavus, hollow; see keu- in Indo-European roots.]

caving [ˈkeɪvɪŋ]
n
(Individual Sports, other than specified) the sport of climbing in and exploring caves
caver  n

caving
the term for speleology used by professionals.
See also: Caves
Translations
caving [ˈkeɪvɪŋ] Nespeleología f
to go caving (gen) → hacer espeleología; (on specific occasion) → ir en una expedición espeleológica


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The loose soil which had been put aside is then brought and rammed down firmly, to prevent its caving in, and is frequently sprinkled with water, to destroy the scent, lest the wolves and bears should be attracted to the place, and root up the concealed treasure.
And to port there loomed, like the caving in of one of the sides, a bulky mass with a slanting outline.
 
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