cave

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Noun

caveSingular
cavesPlural
1

A large natural underground hollow space in rock, often with an opening to the surface.

The explorers discovered a large cave in the mountain.

Verb

caveInfinitive
cavePresent tense
cavedPast tense
cavedPast participle
cavingPresent participle
cavesThird-person singular
1

To collapse or cause to collapse inward.

The roof of the old mine caved in during the storm.

2

To surrender or yield under pressure; to give in.

After hours of arguing, he finally caved and agreed to their demands.