GROTTO Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word grotto. (close relations)
Definition of GROTTO
Best Alternative Words for GROTTO
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catacomb | nounn | |||||||
noun • an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) | ||||||||
cave | nounn | |||||||
noun • a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea verb • hollow out as if making a cave or opening • explore natural caves | ||||||||
cavern | nounn | |||||||
noun • any large dark enclosed space • a large cave or a large chamber in a cave verb • hollow out as if making a cavern | ||||||||
chamber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a natural or artificial enclosed space • an enclosed volume in the body • a room where a judge transacts business • a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly • a room used primarily for sleeping verb • place in a chamber | ||||||||
crypt | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) | ||||||||
den | nounn | |||||||
noun • the habitation of wild animals • a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws • a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts • a room that is comfortable and secluded | ||||||||
hole | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an opening into or through something • an opening deliberately made in or through something • one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course • an unoccupied space • a depression hollowed out of solid matter • a fault • informal terms for a difficult situation • informal terms for the mouth verb • hit the ball into the hole • make holes in | ||||||||
hollow | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not solid; having a space or gap or cavity noun • a cavity or space in something • a small valley between mountains • a depression hollowed out of solid matter adjective satellite • as if echoing in a hollow space • devoid of significance or force • lacking in substance or character verb • remove the inner part or the core of • remove the interior of | ||||||||
tunnel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars) • a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter verb • move through by or as by digging • force a way through | ||||||||
underground | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) adverb • in or into hiding or secret operation • beneath the surface of the earth adjective satellite • under the level of the ground • conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | ||||||||
subterrane | ||||||||
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grot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small cave (usually with attractive features) |