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Many people think all I do is some random engineering work in between caving expeditions. It's been far more deliberate than that.
William Stone

Meaning of "caving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CAVING

caving  [ˈkeɪvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAVING

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Caving is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CAVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

caving

Caving

Caving — also traditionally known as spelunking in the United States and Canada and potholing in the United Kingdom and Ireland — is the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment. The challenges involved in caving vary according to the cave being visited, but — in addition to the total absence of light beyond the entrance — often include the negotiation of pitches, squeezes, and water hazards. Cave diving is a distinct, and much more hazardous, sub-specialty undertaken by a small minority of technically-proficient cavers. In an area of overlap between recreational pursuit and scientific study, the most devoted and serious-minded cavers become accomplished at the surveying and mapping of caves and the formal publication of their efforts. Caving became widely popular in the 1940s and '50s when a substantial caving community developed in the United States. In recent decades, the pursuit has changed considerably due to the availability of modern protective wear and other equipment.

Definition of caving in the English dictionary

The definition of caving in the dictionary is the sport of climbing in and exploring caves.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAVING


craving
ˈkreɪvɪŋ
diving
ˈdaɪvɪŋ
driving
ˈdraɪvɪŋ
energy-saving
ˈɛnədʒɪseɪvɪŋ
engraving
ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ
fuel-saving
ˈfjuːəlˌseɪvɪŋ
giving
ˈɡɪvɪŋ
labour-saving
ˈleɪbəseɪvɪŋ
living
ˈlɪvɪŋ
paving
ˈpeɪvɪŋ
photoengraving
ˌfəʊtəʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ
raving
ˈreɪvɪŋ
saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
shaving
ˈʃeɪvɪŋ
space-saving
ˈspeɪsseɪvɪŋ
striving
ˈstraɪvɪŋ
surviving
səˈvaɪvɪŋ
thanksgiving
ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ
thriving
ˈθraɪvɪŋ
time-saving
ˈtaɪmˌseɪvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAVING

caviare
cavicorn
cavie
cavies
cavil
caviler
cavillation
cavilled
caviller
cavilling
caving-in
cavitary
cavitate
cavitation
Cavite
cavities
cavity
cavity block
cavity resonator
cavity wall

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAVING

crazy paving
energy saving
face-saving
flag-waving
frost heaving
get weaving
hairweaving
interweaving
inweaving
leaving
life-saving
line-engraving
loving
reaving
school-leaving
staving
steel engraving
upheaving
weaving
wood engraving

Synonyms and antonyms of caving in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «caving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAVING

Find out the translation of caving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of caving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «caving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

探洞
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espeleología
570 millions of speakers

English

caving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

caving
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رضوخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спелеология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caving
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কেভিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

spéléologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Caving
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Höhlenforschung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洞窟探検
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동굴 탐험
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Caving
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thám hiểm hang động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

caving
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Caving
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

göçertme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

speleologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

speleo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спелеологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

speologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπηλαιολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speleologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grott
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grotting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of caving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAVING»

The term «caving» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.007 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAVING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about caving

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3 QUOTES WITH «CAVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word caving.
1
Dick Butkus
Anything that happens that's good, they think, Oh, it's an accident, when is the roof caving in? You've got to get them out of that mental framework.
2
Anushka Sharma
I can never be in the same place for too long. It feels like the world is caving in.
3
William Stone
Many people think all I do is some random engineering work in between caving expeditions. It's been far more deliberate than that.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAVING»

Discover the use of caving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to caving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Caving
This is a comprehensive guide to caving, exploring the fragile ecosystems of caves, and providing information on the techniques needed to navigate them safely.
Steve Boga, 1997
2
Caving
Grab your gear and get ready to explore! There are many different ways to explore what lies beneath Earth's surface. Young readers will learn about these techniques, the history of caving, and the equipment cavers use to reach new depths!
Jack David, 2013
3
Caving
Learn about the adventure and danger involved in caving, and discover the science behind caves, including mineral formations and wildlife.
Maeve Sisk, 2012
4
Opening Goliath: Danger and Discovery in Caving
Adventure writer Cary Griffith recounts riveting and life-threatening tales of exploration in the limestone caves of southeastern Minnesota and the man-made caves of St. Paul.
Cary J. Griffith, 2009
5
Of Caves and Caving: A Way and a Life
" This book comes tantalizingly close to explaining the reasons why apparently sane, rational individuals are driven by some mysterious force to take seemingly senseless risks in the exploration of caves and underground caving systems.
John E. Gillett, 2002
6
Caving
A beginner's guide to caving, with a brief history of the sport and information on supplies and equipment, basic safety, techniques, training, working as a team, and finding caves to explore.
Chris Howes, 2003
7
Caving Adventures
With vivid photography and intriguing text on journeys that battle fierce cold, sail through the clouds, dive into ocean depths, and or climb the highest mountain peaks, these books leave readers feeling as though they were tucked safely in ...
Anne M. Todd, 2002
8
On rope: North American vertical rope techniques for caving ...
North American vertical rope techniques for caving, search and rescue, firefighting, rope rescue, mountaineering, window cleaning, river runners, rock climbing, arborists, event riggers, military operations, challenge courses, nautical ...
Bruce Smith, Allen Padgett, National Speleological Society. Vertical Section, 1996
9
Caving: The Sierra Club Guide to Spelunking
Explains how caves form, recommends spelunking equipment, and introduces special techniques and safety precautions for exploring caves
Lane Larson, Peggy Pickering Larson, 1982
10
Caving
This beginner's guide to speleology emphasizes safety and protection of fragile ecosystems. Learn how to plan a caving trip from start to finish.
Peter K. Swart, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term caving is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Greece: What happens next?
In that timeframe, she has more to lose politically by caving in to Greece than by refusing them. The most likely outcome is that she will try to ... «Fortune, Jul 15»
2
If Iran Doesn't Meet These 4 Demands, the U.S. Should Walk Away
3 - Caving to the Iranians on sanctions outside of the nuclear portfolio would be a terrible mistake. Unfortunately, Iran has brought up the idea of ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Limited Slots available at Bristol Police Department's Camp Challenge
Camp events include swimming, going to the movies, park day and caving for the 13 and 14 year-olds. Each day begins with interactive classes ... «Bristol Herald Courier, Jul 15»
4
Millhouses Park hosts ninth annual event this weekend
Visitors can also try angling, bike polo, bowling, caving, golf, kiting, kayaking and tennis. An obstacle will be set up along with a zip line. «Doncaster Today, Jul 15»
5
Robert George: 'The situation is worsening'
You already see people, including [leaders]—the most recent example is Tony Campolo, the evangelical thinker—caving in, just caving in to ... «World Magazine, Jul 15»
6
7 myths about immigration
Labour's caving in to the right on immigration means many of the lies have gone unchallenged, with the debate moving sharply to the right. «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
7
Difficult to envisage a non-Grexit solution - ANZ
"Caving into the Greeks risks opening Pandora's Box across other peripherals that are also dealing with austerity. It also risks rising populism ... «FXStreet, Jul 15»
8
EU Parliament REFUSES British MEP Request for Silence for 7/7 …
... silence for the victims of Britain's July 7th terrorist attacks, Breitbart London understands, before caving to the THIRD request of the day. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
9
London bombings 10 years later: Survivors and family members …
Caving in wasn't really an option. "Mim would not approve," she said. The family established a trust and equipped the Miriam Hyman Children's ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
10
Where's Co Co? Americus, Georgia
The staff loved his caving helmet and light rig. The National Park Service followed Bernstein and Co Co throughout the trip and she visited ... «Americus Times-Recorder, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Caving [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/caving>. Apr 2024 ».
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