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cave

Definition

noun: a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground
noun: a natural chamber or series of chambers in the earth or in the side of a hill or cliff
verb: to form a cave in or under
usually used with 'in'
synonyms: cavern, den, cavity

Examples

There are important safety procedures to prevent 'cave-ins' in mines.
We kept asking her to come and she finally 'caved in'.
We kept asking her to come and she finally 'caved'.

Movie quotes

(..) - It was ten hours! But it doesn't make any sense. - It makes sense. - Uh, no, what about the lost knight? And the proud princess? And those weird flowers in the cave? I don't know, it's... Jeez, what's that smell? Have you guys been playing games all day, or just farting? Oh, that's just Dustin. (..)
2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter Eight: The Upside Down Season: 1 Episode 8