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cave
/keɪv/
Definition
1
A natural underground hollow or chamber, often formed by the erosion of rock.
2
To yield or surrender under pressure (informal, often as 'cave in').
3
An ancient Roman wine tavern or brothel (historical usage).
Examples
The explorer's flashlight revealed a cave glittering with stalactites, like nature's own disco ball.
After staring down the toddler's tantrum for 20 minutes, Mom finally caved and bought the extra ice cream.
Bats in the cave hung upside down, plotting their next echo-location prank on unsuspecting tourists.
He caved to peer pressure and tried the ghost pepper challenge, only to regret it in vivid technicolor.