Cave-in

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪv- ˈɪn/

Cave-in (noun)

  1. A sudden falling in of the ground or roof, often causing damage or danger.

Examples

  • The cave-in caused significant damage to the nearby buildings.
  • The cave-in blocked the entrance to the tunnel.

Common collocations: suffer a cave-in, prevent a cave-in, report a cave-in

Synonyms of Cave-in

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