caverna — meaning in English
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English meaning
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cave
noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
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cavern
noun A large cave, especially one with a spacious underground chamber.
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rib
noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
Senses
caverna is used for these senses in English:
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cave
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.
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rib
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
cave — full definition
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noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
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noun Informally, a private room or space someone retreats to (a "man cave").
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verb To give in or surrender, especially after resisting.
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verb To collapse inward.
cavern — full definition
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noun A large cave, especially one with a spacious underground chamber.
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noun Any large, dark, hollow space.
