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antre — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cave noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
  • den noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
  • lair noun The den or hidden resting place of a wild animal.

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

  1. noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
  2. noun Informally, a private room or space someone retreats to (a "man cave").
  3. verb To give in or surrender, especially after resisting.
  4. verb To collapse inward.

den — full definition

  1. noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
  2. noun A small, cozy room in a home used for relaxing rather than formal entertaining.
  3. noun A place associated with a disreputable or secretive activity.

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