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spelunk
[ spi-luhngk ]
/ spɪˈlʌŋk /
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verb (used without object)
to explore caves, especially as a hobby.
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Origin of spelunk
Back formation from spelunker, spelunking
Words nearby spelunk
spelling reform, Spellman, spell out, spelt, spelter, spelunk, spelunker, Spemann, spence, spencer, Spencer Gulf
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