cave

Definitions of cave
  1. noun
    an excavation where root vegetables are stored
    synonyms: cave viticole
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    type of:
    fissure, trou
    a hole in the ground made by excavating
    espace de stockage, magasin
    the area in any structure that provides space for storage
  2. noun
    storage space where wines are stored
    synonyms: cave viticole
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    type of:
    espace de stockage, magasin
    the area in any structure that provides space for storage
  3. noun
    the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
    synonyms: étage souterrain
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    type of:
    étage
    a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
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