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  1. 1. n. A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Any hollow place, or part; a cavity. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. To make hollow; to scoop out. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To dwell in a cave. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. To fall in or down; as, the sand bank caved. Hence (Slang), to retreat from a position; to give way; to yield in a disputed matter. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. hollow out as if making a cave or opening Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. explore natural caves Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v:7/n:93 n. a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea v. hollow out as if making a cave or opening v. explore natural caves Source: ecdict

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