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Definition of caving

caving

/ˈkeɪ.vɪŋ/
cav · ing
Plural:cavings
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caving Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The recreational sport or pastime of exploring natural underground caves.

Example

"The outdoor adventure club organized a weekend trip to go caving in the limestone hills."

2

The collapse or falling in of an overhead structure, underground tunnel, or earthen bank.

Example

"Heavy rainfall saturated the soil and caused severe caving along the riverbank."

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• Nearby Words

cavernous
cavewoman
caviar
caving
cavity
cavort
cavy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caving
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