spelunk

(spɪˈlʌŋk)

(Geological Science) obsolete a cave

vb (intr)

(Individual Sports, other than specified) to explore caves

speˈlunking n

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Verb

spelunk - explore natural caves

cave

explore - travel to or penetrate into; "explore unknown territory in biology"

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