Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cave-in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.20 in modern English

Syllables
cave-in
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of something collapsing or caving in.

noun

The location where something has caved in.

noun

The act of relenting.

verb

Misspelling of cave in.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from cave in.

Inflected Forms

cave-ins (plural)

Synonyms

breakage collapse rockfall blockage acquiescence consent sellout

Questions

What does cave-in mean?
The act of something collapsing or caving in.
Where does cave-in come from?
Deverbal from cave in.

How to pronounce cave-in

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