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Rarecave in
The correct spelling is cave in.
How to pronounce cave in
noun
Say it like: Cav-e i-n
The correct spelling is cave in. The act of something collapsing or caving in. For example: "We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger of cave-ins."
Usage Examples
“We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger of cave-ins.”
“We couldn't get past the cave in blocking the tunnel.”
“It was a cave in, but I let my child have a candy to shut her up.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of something collapsing or caving in.
- 2.The location where something has caved in.
- 3.The act of relenting.
verb
- 1.To collapse inward or downward.
- 2.To relent; to grant approval against one's initial will.
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