Definition of Spelunking

1. Noun. The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns; caving. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of spelunk) (to explore underground caves). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spelunking

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spelunking

spells
spellwork
spelt
spelter
spelters
speltmeal
spelts
speltz
speltzes
spelunc
speluncar
spelunk
spelunked
spelunker
spelunkers
spelunking (current term)
spelunkings
spelunks
spence
spencerite
spencers
spences
spend-all
spend a penny
spend time
spendable
spendaholic
spendaholics
spendall

Literary usage of Spelunking

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to Provence and the Cote D'Azur by Ferne Arfin (2005)
"spelunking If you are keen on caves, there are plenty of galleries, swallow-holes, ... The spelunking discovery and exploration center offers a two-day ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by Peter Krahenbul (2003)
"Private reserves in this area offer the best chance at birding and wildlife viewing without heading too deep into the jungle. spelunking The area near Tena ..."

3. Adventure Guide to the Sierra Nevada by Wilbur H. Morrison (2000)
"spelunking California Caverns Exploring California Caverns has got to be one of the most unusual adventures in the Golden State. ..."

4. Guatemala by Denis Faubert, Carlos Soldevila (2000)
"Here is a description of the most accessible Outdoor Activities spelunking Alta Verapaz is obviously the outdoor activity centre of Guatemala, ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Yucatan, Cancun and Cozumel by Bruce Concord, June Concord (2003)
"In general, spelunking and cave exploration is still a largely ... You can hire an excellent private guide there and go spelunking at your own speed. ..."

6. Costa Rica by Bruce Conord, June Conord (2006)
"Even if you don't get into spelunking, the white limestone, tabletop mesa at the top of Barra Honda offers breathtaking views of Nicoya, especially from the ..."

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