The mouldred earth cav'd the banke. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Caving — or spelunking is the recreational sport of exploring caves. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment. [http://www.teara.govt.nz/TheBush/BushAndMountainRecreation/Caving/3/en Caving in New Zealand] (from Te … Wikipedia
caving — pp. Staying inside one s home as often as possible. Example Citation: For years we have been sold the notion that pre prepared convenience meals were the future for a time poor generation. Kitchens were obsolete, cooking would soon be an archaic… … New words
Caving — Höhle in Alabama. Das Höhlenwandern bzw. Caving ist die Begehung von Höhlen als Sport oder Hobby. Im Gegensatz zur Speläologie spielt dabei die wissenschaftliche Erforschung normalerweise eine untergeordnete Rolle auch wenn die eine oder andere… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Caving in New Zealand — is an established hobby as well as being a part commercial tourism. Recreational caving is practised by several hundred members of caving associations all over New Zealand, who take advantage of the widespread limestone karst cave systems present … Wikipedia
Caving organizations — There are a number of caving organizations throughout the world.Australia*Australian Speleological Federation (ASF) is a national organisation formed in 1956. It is an environmental organisation promoting the protection of Australia s unique cave … Wikipedia
Caving in the United Kingdom — The four major caving areas of the United Kingdom are in North Yorkshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Mendips. Minor areas include Devon, North Wales, and Grampian.One of the oldest established clubs, University of Bristol Spelæological Society … Wikipedia
caving — noun Date: 1932 the sport of exploring caves ; spelunking … New Collegiate Dictionary
caving — /kay ving/, n. spelunking. [1865 70; CAVE1 + ING1] * * * … Universalium
caving — noun The recreational sport of exploring caves … Wiktionary
caving — 1. The sport of exploring caves. Synonyms: (British.) potholing; spelunking. 2. A method of mining in which the ore is allowed to cave or fall [10] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
