encave

/ɛnˈkeɪv/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a cave or hollow in something, especially a rock or a cliff

“The rain carved out a grotto by encaving the side of the mountain.”

2. verb

to make a depression or hollow in something

“The storm encaved the soil, creating a small basin.”

3. noun

a cave or hollow in a rock or cliff

“The tourists explored the stunning natural encave inside the cave system.”

Synonyms

  • grotto
  • hollow

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal