English Explanatory Dictionary

spelunking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of spelunk

Word forms

spelunking spelunkings

Etymology

From spelunk + -ing. Back-formation from spelunker. Attested since 1946.

Synonyms

caving
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