cave

UK
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cavesubstantiv
caves
Pl.
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Übersetzungen
The explorers found a hidden cave in the mountains.
Исследователи нашли скрытую пещеру в горах.
Definitionen
A large, naturally occurring hollow space in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain, often with an opening to the surface.
The explorers discovered a hidden cave filled with ancient paintings.
A storage area or room, especially one used for storing wine.
The restaurant boasts an impressive wine cave with selections from around the world.
caveverb
caved
Präteritum
caved
Partizip Perfekt
caving
Gerundium
UK
/keɪv/
US
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Übersetzungen
He finally decided to cave and agree to their demands.
Он наконец решил уступить и согласиться с их требованиями.
The roof began to cave under the weight of the snow.
Крыша начала обрушиваться под весом снега.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To collapse or fall inwards.
The roof of the old building caved during the storm.
To yield or submit under pressure.
After hours of negotiation, he finally caved and agreed to the terms.
To hollow out or form a cavity in (something) by cutting or digging.
Workers caved the tunnel walls to create an access shaft.
caveadjektiv
UK
/keɪv/
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Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "cave paintings")
Definitionen
Located in, occurring in, or relating to caves.
Cave animals are specially adapted to total darkness.
caveinterjektion
Schoolboy slang from Latin cave! ‘beware’; warning cry.
Definitionen
Used to warn others to look out or beware, especially of the approach of an authority figure.
Cave! The teacher’s coming.