plural caves
Definition of cave
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a natural chamber or series of chambers in the earth or in the side of a hill or cliff
2
: a usually underground chamber for storage
a wine cave
also
: the articles stored there
3
: a place providing privacy or seclusion from others
When a friend dragged her out of her cave to go salsa dancing for the first time, the rhythms … stepped into her soul …— Leslie Guttman
— see also man cave
cave
verb (1)
caved; caving
Definition of cave (Entry 2 of 3)
: to form a cave in or under
: to explore caves especially as a sport or hobby
cave
verb (2)
caved; caving
Definition of cave (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to fall in or down especially from being undermined
—usually used with in
2
: to cease to resist : submit
—usually used with in
: to cause to fall or collapse
—usually used with in
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The first known use of cave was in the 13th century
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