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spelunking

noun spe·lunk·ing \-kiŋ\

: the sport or practice of exploring or studying caves

Full Definition of SPELUNKING

:  the hobby or practice of exploring caves
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First Known Use of SPELUNKING

1944

Other General Sports Terms

kegler, mulligan, rappel, turkey

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