Meaning & Definition of Cavity in English
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Cavity
/kævəti/
noun
1. A sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
- "They dug a pit to bury the body"
synonym:
- pit,
- cavity
2. Space that is surrounded by something
synonym:
- cavity,
- enclosed space
3. Soft decayed area in a tooth
- Progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
synonym:
- cavity,
- caries,
- dental caries,
- tooth decay
4. (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
synonym:
- cavity,
- bodily cavity,
- cavum