Meaning & use
spelunk
To explore caves as a recreational activity, especially without professional training.
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They spent the weekend spelunking through a network of limestone caves.
He bought a headlamp and rope before his first attempt to spelunk.
A note on using this word
Spelunk is mainly American English and informal; British English typically prefers 'potholing' or 'caving' for the same activity.
Words with a similar meaning
potholing
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