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caver

American  
[key-ver] / ˈkeɪ vər /

noun

  1. a person who studies or explores caves.


Etymology

Origin of caver

First recorded in 1645–55; cave + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Dickey is a well-known member of the world caver community and leads the New Jersey Initial Response Team—a multi-disciplinary rescue group.

From National Geographic • Sep. 14, 2023

Rescuers from Turkey and across Europe cheered and clapped as Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver, emerged from Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains strapped to a stretcher at 12:37 a.m. local time Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Mr Dickey, who hails from New Jersey, is said to be a hardened caver with over 20 years' experience.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2023

While he was deep underground, the caver, Mark Dickey, 40, who is himself an expert cave rescuer, suffered gastrointestinal bleeding and lost three liters of blood.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Add four cupfuls of fish stock, seasoning with red and white pepper, caver, and cook for twenty minutes.

From How to Cook Fish by Reed, Myrtle