cave

US /keɪv/

UK /keɪv/

1.

a large natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff

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The explorers discovered a hidden cave behind the waterfall.

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Bats often live in caves.

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grotto cavern den hollow

1.

to give in or submit to pressure

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After much negotiation, the company finally caved to the union's demands.

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He refused to cave under pressure from his critics.

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yield submit surrender give in capitulate succumb

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cave in man cave