caving

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -eɪvɪŋ

Noun

caving (countable and uncountable, plural cavings)

1. The recreational sport of exploring caves.
2. An act of collapsing or caving in.
   • 2005, Sandy Gow, Bonar Alexander Gow, Roughnecks, Rock Bits and Rigs (page 282)

     Likewise, some Turner Valley wells had to be abandoned because of repeated cavings.

Verb

caving

1. present participle of cave

See also

• speleology
• potholing