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cave

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈɐ̃tɾu/an·tro

Definitions

2
1

A cave, cavern, or grotto.

Usage examples

“The explorers mapped the deep cave system.”
“Bats were sleeping in the dark cave.”

Common combinations

dark cavehidden cave
2

A place where people of bad reputation gather or where illicit activities take place.

Usage examples

“The police raided the drug den.”
“The old warehouse was a den of thieves.”

Common combinations

den of vicethieves' den