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cavern

[kav-ern] / ˈkæv ərn /
NOUN
hollow in land formation
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The pit in my stomach is a cavern and my butterflies are giant flapping warty toads.

From Literature

That drawdown of oil held in a network of salt caverns near the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

At its foot, guarded by a solitary yew tree, was a cavern of darkness like a silent scream: a gaping stone mouth.

From Literature

Although Qatar produces one third of global helium, company stockpiles, caverns, Russian supply growth and the deepening relationship between chip makers and industrial gas companies all should provide support, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

As more oil is extracted, pressure levels in the caverns fall, which slows subsequent withdrawals.

From The Wall Street Journal