What is another word for caves?

Pronunciation: [kˈe͡ɪvz] (IPA)

The word "caves" is often synonymous with words like caverns, grottos, and hollows. A cavern is a large, naturally formed underground chamber or series of chambers often characterized by stalactites and stalagmites. A grotto, on the other hand, is a small cave-like structure that is often decorated and used for meditation or religious purposes. Hollows are natural cavities in the earth's surface, often formed by erosion, and can also be referred to as dells, glens, or ravines. Other synonyms for the word "caves" include dens, burrows, and tunnels, all of which describe various types of subterranean spaces.

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Usage examples for Caves

This mountain island is said to contain caves which extend some distance beneath the surrounding waters, but which are nevertheless perfectly dry.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
It is in such regions, accordingly, where we meet with the most striking examples of caves and underground river-channels.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Getting out into the light at last, they proceeded with their search for the smugglers, resolving not to enter any more mysterious caves, but to look for places where a vessel might be able to hide.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh

Famous quotes with Caves

  • When we were making the law, when we were writing the literature and the mathematics the grandfarthers of Blair and little Bush were scratching around in caves.
    Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
  • All the beasts in Howling Forest were safe in their caves, nests, and burrows.
    Michael Ende
  • At eighteen our convictions are hills from which we look; at forty-five they are caves in which we hide.
    F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • The mystery is what prompted men to leave caves, to come out of the womb of nature.
    Stephen Gardiner
  • Well, it was never supposed to be like that. Walt died before we had finished. The original idea of Walt's was that you came down there, into the caves, and there were no pirates. But they had been there just seconds before! There was a hot meal on the table, steaming.
    John Hench

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