释义 |
Caves
cave C0174800 (kāv)n.1. A hollow or natural passage under or into the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface.2. A storage cellar, especially for wine.v. caved, cav·ing, caves v.tr.1. To dig or hollow out.2. To cause to collapse or fall in. Often used with in: The impact caved in the roof of the car.v.intr.1. To fall in; collapse. Often used with in: The walls caved in during the earthquake.2. To give up all opposition; yield. Often used with in: The school committee caved in to the demands of parents.3. To explore caves. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin cava, from neuter pl. of cavus, hollow; see keuə- in Indo-European roots.]Caves cavingthe term for speleology used by professionals.speleology, spelaeologythe branch of geology that explores, studies, and describes caves. — speleologist, spelaeologist, n. — speleological, spelaeological, adj.spelunkera person who explores caves as a hobby. — spelunk, v.EncyclopediaSeecaveCAVES
Acronym | Definition |
---|
CAVES➣Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Services (Concord, NH) | CAVES➣Conformal Acoustic Velocity Sensor | CAVES➣Conformal Aperture Velocity Sonar | CAVES➣Conformal Array of Velocity Element Sensors |
|