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dens

The correct spelling is dens.

How to pronounce dens

/dɛnz/
noun

IPA: /dɛnz/

Say it like: Den-s

The correct spelling is dens. 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. For example: "Daniel was put into the lions’ den."

Usage Examples

Daniel was put into the lions’ den.

a den of vice

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A squalid or wretched place; a haunt.
  3. 3.A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.
  4. 4.A narrow glen; a ravine; a dell.
  5. 5.The strong odontoid process of the axis.

verb

  1. 1.To ensconce or hide oneself in (or as in) a den.

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