cave
n. natural underground tunnel, hollow opening in the ground v. collapse, cease to resist, submit; cause to collapse; explore caves, spelunk | ||||
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Cave Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Cave
(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.
(v. i.)
To dwell in a cave.
(n.)
To make hollow; to scoop out.
(n.)
Any hollow place, or part; a cavity.
(n.)
A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den.
(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.
(v. i.)
To dwell in a cave.
(n.)
To make hollow; to scoop out.
(n.)
Any hollow place, or part; a cavity.
(n.)
A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den.
| WordNet 2.0 |
cave
Noun
1. an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
(hypernym) enclosure, natural enclosure
(hyponym) cavern
(part-meronym) floor
(derivation) spelunk
Verb
1. hollow out as if making a cave or opening; "The river was caving the banks"
(synonym) undermine
(hypernym) hollow, hollow out, core out
(hyponym) sap
2. explore natural caves
(synonym) spelunk
(hypernym) explore
Noun
1. an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
(hypernym) enclosure, natural enclosure
(hyponym) cavern
(part-meronym) floor
(derivation) spelunk
Verb
1. hollow out as if making a cave or opening; "The river was caving the banks"
(synonym) undermine
(hypernym) hollow, hollow out, core out
(hyponym) sap
2. explore natural caves
(synonym) spelunk
(hypernym) explore
| Australian Slang |
Don't pick your nose or your head will cave in
expression deriding another's intelligence
expression deriding another's intelligence
| hEnglish - advanced version |
cave
cave
\cave\, n. (eng. politics) a coalition or group of seceders from a political party, as from the liberal party in england in 1866. see adullam, cave of, in the dictionary of noted names in fiction.
cave
\cave\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. caved (?); p. pr. & vb. n. caving.] [cf. f. caver. see cave, n.] to make hollow; to scoop out. [obs.] the mouldred earth cav'd the banke.
cave
\cave\, v. i.
1. to dwell in a cave. [obs.]
2. [see to cave in, below.] 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.
similar words(9)
cave hyena
cave dweller
bone cave
cave in
wind cave national park
cave bear
cave man
to cave in
cave lion
cave
\cave\, n. (eng. politics) a coalition or group of seceders from a political party, as from the liberal party in england in 1866. see adullam, cave of, in the dictionary of noted names in fiction.
cave
\cave\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. caved (?); p. pr. & vb. n. caving.] [cf. f. caver. see cave, n.] to make hollow; to scoop out. [obs.] the mouldred earth cav'd the banke.
cave
\cave\, v. i.
1. to dwell in a cave. [obs.]
2. [see to cave in, below.] 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.
similar words(9)
cave hyena
cave dweller
bone cave
cave in
wind cave national park
cave bear
cave man
to cave in
cave lion
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Caf
Caf = n. a void, a hold, a cave
Caf = n. a void, a hold, a cave
Ffau
Ffau = n. a den, a cave
Ogof
Ogof = n. a cave; a den
Cave Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
Cave
Beware!
Beware!
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
cave
specus
specus
Cave Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
CAVE
Computer Automatic Virtual Environment
Computer Automatic Virtual Environment
| 9300+ Computer Acronyms |
CAVE
Computer-Assisted Virtual Environment
Computer-Assisted Virtual Environment
Cave Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Cave
There are numerous natural caves among the limestone rocks of Syria, many of which have been artificially enlarged for various purposes. The first notice of a cave occurs in the history of Lot (Gen. 19:30). The next we read of is the cave of Machpelah (q.v.), which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth (Gen. 25:9, 10). It was the burying-place of Sarah and of Abraham himself, also of Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob (Gen. 49:31; 50:13). The cave of Makkedah, into which the five Amorite kings retired after their defeat by Joshua (10:16, 27). The cave of Adullam (q.v.), an immense natural cavern, where David hid himself from Saul (1 Sam. 22:1, 2). The cave of Engedi (q.v.), now called 'Ain Jidy, i.e., the "Fountain of the Kid", where David cut off the skirt of Saul's robe (24:4). Here he also found a shelter for himself and his followers to the number of 600 (23:29; 24:1). "On all sides the country is full of caverns which might serve as lurking-places for David and his men, as they do for outlaws at the present day." The cave in which Obadiah hid the prophets (1 Kings 18:4) was probably in the north, but it cannot be identified. The cave of Elijah (1 Kings 19:9), and the "cleft" of Moses on Horeb (Ex. 33:22), cannot be determined. In the time of Gideon the Israelites took refuge from the Midianites in dens and caves, such as abounded in the mountain regions of Manasseh (Judg. 6:2). Caves were frequently used as dwelling-places (Num. 24:21; Cant. 2:14; Jer. 49:16; Obad. 1:3). "The excavations at Deir Dubban, on the south side of the wady leading to Santa Hanneh, are probably the dwellings of the Horites," the ancient inhabitants of Idumea Proper. The pits or cavities in rocks were also sometimes used as prisons (Isa. 24:22; 51:14; Zech. 9:11). Those which had niches in their sides were occupied as burying-places (Ezek. 32:23; John 11:38).
There are numerous natural caves among the limestone rocks of Syria, many of which have been artificially enlarged for various purposes. The first notice of a cave occurs in the history of Lot (Gen. 19:30). The next we read of is the cave of Machpelah (q.v.), which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth (Gen. 25:9, 10). It was the burying-place of Sarah and of Abraham himself, also of Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob (Gen. 49:31; 50:13). The cave of Makkedah, into which the five Amorite kings retired after their defeat by Joshua (10:16, 27). The cave of Adullam (q.v.), an immense natural cavern, where David hid himself from Saul (1 Sam. 22:1, 2). The cave of Engedi (q.v.), now called 'Ain Jidy, i.e., the "Fountain of the Kid", where David cut off the skirt of Saul's robe (24:4). Here he also found a shelter for himself and his followers to the number of 600 (23:29; 24:1). "On all sides the country is full of caverns which might serve as lurking-places for David and his men, as they do for outlaws at the present day." The cave in which Obadiah hid the prophets (1 Kings 18:4) was probably in the north, but it cannot be identified. The cave of Elijah (1 Kings 19:9), and the "cleft" of Moses on Horeb (Ex. 33:22), cannot be determined. In the time of Gideon the Israelites took refuge from the Midianites in dens and caves, such as abounded in the mountain regions of Manasseh (Judg. 6:2). Caves were frequently used as dwelling-places (Num. 24:21; Cant. 2:14; Jer. 49:16; Obad. 1:3). "The excavations at Deir Dubban, on the south side of the wady leading to Santa Hanneh, are probably the dwellings of the Horites," the ancient inhabitants of Idumea Proper. The pits or cavities in rocks were also sometimes used as prisons (Isa. 24:22; 51:14; Zech. 9:11). Those which had niches in their sides were occupied as burying-places (Ezek. 32:23; John 11:38).
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Cave
The most remarkable caves noticed in Scripture are, that in which Lot dwelt after the destruction of Sodom, (Genesis 19:30) the cave of Machpelah, (Genesis 23:17) cave of Makkedah, (Joshua 10:10) cave of Adullam, (1 Samuel 22:1) cave od Engedi, (1 Samuel 24:3) Obadiah's cave, (1 Kings 18:4) Elijah's cave in Horeb, (1 Kings 19:9) the rock sepulchres of Lazarus and of our Lord. (Matthew 27:60; John 11:38) Caves were used for temporary dwelling-places and for tombs.
The most remarkable caves noticed in Scripture are, that in which Lot dwelt after the destruction of Sodom, (Genesis 19:30) the cave of Machpelah, (Genesis 23:17) cave of Makkedah, (Joshua 10:10) cave of Adullam, (1 Samuel 22:1) cave od Engedi, (1 Samuel 24:3) Obadiah's cave, (1 Kings 18:4) Elijah's cave in Horeb, (1 Kings 19:9) the rock sepulchres of Lazarus and of our Lord. (Matthew 27:60; John 11:38) Caves were used for temporary dwelling-places and for tombs.
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Mearah
den; cave; making empty
den; cave; making empty
Cave Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oceanographic, Meteorologal & Climatologal abbreviations and acronyms |
CAVE
CERES ARM Validation Experiment
CERES ARM Validation Experiment
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Cave
A natural cavity or recess that is roughly positioned horizontally to the surface of the Earth.
A natural cavity or recess that is roughly positioned horizontally to the surface of the Earth.
| Telecom Terms |
CAVE
Cellular Authentication and Voice Encryptiion (Motorola)
Cellular Authentication and Voice Encryptiion (Motorola)
| CAVE AND KARST TERMINOLOGY |
CAVE
A natural cavity in rock large enough to be entered by man. It may be water-filled. If it becomes full of ice or sediment and is impenetrable, the term applies but will need qualification.
A natural cavity in rock large enough to be entered by man. It may be water-filled. If it becomes full of ice or sediment and is impenetrable, the term applies but will need qualification.
Cave Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Cave
tauk
tauk
| English - Klingon |
cave
n. DIS
n. DIS
Cave Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Cave
A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter. Some people suggest that the term 'cave' should only apply to cavities that have some part which does not receive daylight; however, in popular usage, the term includes smaller spaces like sea caves, rock shelters and grottos.
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Cave Automatic Virtual Environment
A Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (better known by the recursive acronym CAVE) is an immersive virtual reality environment where projectors are directed to three, four, five or six of the walls of a room-sized cube. The name is also a reference to the allegory of the Cave in Plato’s Republic where a philosopher contemplates perception, reality and illusion.
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