cave


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verb \ˈkāv\
cavedcav·ing

Definition of CAVE

intransitive verb
1
: to fall in or down especially from being undermined —usually used with in
2
: to cease to resist : submit —usually used with in
transitive verb
: to cause to fall or collapse —usually used with in

Origin of CAVE

probably alteration of calve
First Known Use: 1513

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