English Explanatory Dictionary

cave painting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.
  2. The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cave painting.wav

Word forms

cave painting cave paintings cave-painting

Derived words

cave painter
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