antre — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
antre is used for these senses in English:
- antrum (biology) A bodily cavity, especially one having bony walls, especially one in the sinuses.
- cave A place of retreat, such as a man cave.
- den A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
- den A group of Cub Scouts of the same age who work on projects together.
- lair (figuratively) A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.
cave — full definition
- noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
- noun Informally, a private room or space someone retreats to (a "man cave").
- verb To give in or surrender, especially after resisting.
- verb To collapse inward.
den — full definition
- noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
- noun A small, cozy room in a home used for relaxing rather than formal entertaining.
- noun A place associated with a disreputable or secretive activity.