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cave–in
noun \ˈkāv-ˌin\
: an occurrence in which something (such as the roof or walls of a building or cave) suddenly falls down or inward
Full Definition of CAVE-IN
1
: the action of caving in
2
: a place where earth has caved in
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First Known Use of CAVE-IN
1860
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