Definition of spelunking in English:

spelunking

nounspɪˈlʌŋkɪŋspəˈləŋkɪŋ

mass nounNorth American

The exploration of caves, especially as a hobby.
〈北美〉（尤指业余爱好）洞穴探险
Neil spoke of the virginal spelunking in the mountains
as modifier a spelunking tour at Luray Caverns
Example sentencesExamples
- He also thought, ‘Why not do this on my own and have more time for spelunking?’
- With lots of grutas or caves, spelunking and cave exploration is also possible in the Yucatan, though is not well developed yet for tourism.
- And if he knows all about those coal mines, maybe he can take you spelunking!
- Although Birmans are a placid, gentle race whose serenity rivals that of the Dalai Lama, they are as capable as the next cat of pulling the occasional caper - wind surfing or spelunking for example.
- Outdoor activities such as kayaking, spelunking and extreme sports have also become popular escapes from the fast pace of modern life.

Derivatives

spelunker

noun spɪˈlʌŋkəspəˈləŋkər

North American

Avid spelunkers may spend days or even weeks underground finding connections between vast underground cave systems.
Example sentencesExamples
- The grotto members are not spelunkers; they are ‘cavers.’
- For spelunkers, Natural Bridge Caverns offers some of the best commercial caving in Texas.
- Long ago, when I was an active spelunker, it had occurred to me that radiocarbon techniques ought to be applicable to the dating of secondary deposits in limestone caves.
- ‘We are spelunkers, examining stalagmites today,’ Susie tells me, concentrating on the rock formation at her feet.

Origin

1940s: from obsolete spelunk 'cave' (from Latin spelunca) + -ing¹.

Rhymes

trunking

Definition of spelunking in US English:

spelunking

nounspəˈləŋkɪŋspəˈləNGkiNG

North American

The exploration of caves, especially as a hobby.
〈北美〉（尤指业余爱好）洞穴探险
Neil spoke of the virginal spelunking in the mountains
as modifier a spelunking tour at Luray Caverns
Example sentencesExamples
- Although Birmans are a placid, gentle race whose serenity rivals that of the Dalai Lama, they are as capable as the next cat of pulling the occasional caper - wind surfing or spelunking for example.
- He also thought, ‘Why not do this on my own and have more time for spelunking?’
- With lots of grutas or caves, spelunking and cave exploration is also possible in the Yucatan, though is not well developed yet for tourism.
- Outdoor activities such as kayaking, spelunking and extreme sports have also become popular escapes from the fast pace of modern life.
- And if he knows all about those coal mines, maybe he can take you spelunking!

Origin

1940s: from obsolete spelunk ‘cave’ (from Latin spelunca) + -ing.

词汇	spelunking
释义	Definition of spelunking in English: spelunking nounspɪˈlʌŋkɪŋspəˈləŋkɪŋ mass nounNorth American The exploration of caves, especially as a hobby. 〈北美〉（尤指业余爱好）洞穴探险 Neil spoke of the virginal spelunking in the mountains as modifier a spelunking tour at Luray Caverns Example sentencesExamples He also thought, ‘Why not do this on my own and have more time for spelunking?’ With lots of grutas or caves, spelunking and cave exploration is also possible in the Yucatan, though is not well developed yet for tourism. And if he knows all about those coal mines, maybe he can take you spelunking! Although Birmans are a placid, gentle race whose serenity rivals that of the Dalai Lama, they are as capable as the next cat of pulling the occasional caper - wind surfing or spelunking for example. Outdoor activities such as kayaking, spelunking and extreme sports have also become popular escapes from the fast pace of modern life. Derivatives spelunker noun spɪˈlʌŋkəspəˈləŋkər North American Avid spelunkers may spend days or even weeks underground finding connections between vast underground cave systems. Example sentencesExamples The grotto members are not spelunkers; they are ‘cavers.’ For spelunkers, Natural Bridge Caverns offers some of the best commercial caving in Texas. Long ago, when I was an active spelunker, it had occurred to me that radiocarbon techniques ought to be applicable to the dating of secondary deposits in limestone caves. ‘We are spelunkers, examining stalagmites today,’ Susie tells me, concentrating on the rock formation at her feet. Origin 1940s: from obsolete spelunk 'cave' (from Latin spelunca) + -ing¹. Rhymes trunking Definition of spelunking in US English: spelunking nounspəˈləŋkɪŋspəˈləNGkiNG North American The exploration of caves, especially as a hobby. 〈北美〉（尤指业余爱好）洞穴探险 Neil spoke of the virginal spelunking in the mountains as modifier a spelunking tour at Luray Caverns Example sentencesExamples Although Birmans are a placid, gentle race whose serenity rivals that of the Dalai Lama, they are as capable as the next cat of pulling the occasional caper - wind surfing or spelunking for example. He also thought, ‘Why not do this on my own and have more time for spelunking?’ With lots of grutas or caves, spelunking and cave exploration is also possible in the Yucatan, though is not well developed yet for tourism. Outdoor activities such as kayaking, spelunking and extreme sports have also become popular escapes from the fast pace of modern life. And if he knows all about those coal mines, maybe he can take you spelunking! Origin 1940s: from obsolete spelunk ‘cave’ (from Latin spelunca) + -ing.
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