kell

/kɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a hollow or cave in a cliff, especially one large enough to be used as a dwelling or shelter

“The ancient tribe lived in a large kell at the foot of a mountain.”

2. verb

to cover or fill with kel, or a similar substance

“The farmer kell the soil to make it more fertile for planting.”

3. verb

to enclose or confine (something) in a kell

“The animal was kell’d in the cave by the strong winds.”

Synonyms

  • cave
  • hollow

Antonyms

  • mount
  • peak