Definition of cave

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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..

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Bruiser :: Bruiser (n.) A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of telescopes.
Hypotrochoid :: Hypotrochoid (n.) A curve, traced by a point in the radius, or radius produced, of a circle which rolls upon the concave side of a fixed circle. See Hypocycloid, Epicycloid, and Trochoid..
Incaverned :: Incaverned (a.) Inclosed or shut up as in a cavern.
Lodge :: Lodge (n.) A den or cave.
Concavo-concave :: Concavo-concave (a.) Concave or hollow on both sides; double concave.
Fillet :: Fillet (n.) A concave filling in of a reentrant angle where two surfaces meet, forming a rounded corner..
Cove :: Cove (n.) A concave molding.
Nitrocalcite :: Nitrocalcite (n.) Nitrate of calcium, a substance having a grayish white color, occuring in efforescences on old walls, and in limestone caves, especially where there exists decaying animal matter..
Scavenge :: Scavenge (v. t.) To cleanse, as streets, from filth..
Castanets :: Castanets (n. pl.) Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood, shaped like spoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the middle finger; -- used by the Spaniards and Moors as an accompaniment to their dance and guitars..
Depress :: Depress (a.) Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
Crayfish :: Crayfish (n.) Any crustacean of the family Astacidae, resembling the lobster, but smaller, and found in fresh waters. Crawfishes are esteemed very delicate food both in Europe and America. The North American species are numerous and mostly belong to the genus Cambarus. The blind crawfish of the Mammoth Cave is Cambarus pellucidus. The common European species is Astacus fluviatilis..
Cavernulous :: Cavernulous (a.) Full of little cavities; as, cavernulous metal..
Ichthyornis :: Ichthyornis (n.) An extinct genus of toothed birds found in the American Cretaceous formation. It is remarkable for having biconcave vertebrae, and sharp, conical teeth set in sockets. Its wings were well developed. It is the type of the order Odontotormae..
Quarry :: Quarry (n.) A place, cavern, or pit where stone is taken from the rock or ledge, or dug from the earth, for building or other purposes; a stone pit. See 5th Mine (a)..
Gullet :: Gullet (n.) A concave cut made in the teeth of some saw blades.
Troglodytical :: Troglodytical (a.) Of or pertaining to a troglodyte, or dweller in caves..
Scotia :: Scotia (n.) A concave molding used especially in classical architecture.
Cave :: Cave (n.) A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den..
Cove :: Cove (n.) A member, whose section is a concave curve, used especially with regard to an inner roof or ceiling, as around a skylight..
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