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cavie
nounVery Low
/ˈkeɪvi/A guinea pig (small rodent, often kept as a pet or used in scientific research).
cavil
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C2 / Rare
/ˈkav(ə)l/to raise trivial or frivolous objections; to find fault unnecessarily.
cavill
nounC2
/ˈkav(ə)l/To make petty or unnecessary objections; to raise trivial and frivolous criticism.
caving
nounC1
/ˈkeɪvɪŋ/The recreational sport or activity of exploring underground cave systems, especially potholing.
cavitation
nounC2
/ˌkæv.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/The sudden formation and collapse of bubbles or cavities in a liquid, caused by rapid changes in pressure.
cavite
nounC1
/kəˈviːt/A protected, sheltered, or enclosed space; historically, a room or cabin in a ship for the storage of ordnance or provisions.
cavity
nounB2
/ˈkæv.ə.ti/A hollow space or hole within a solid object, especially in the body.
cavity block
nounC1
/ˈkæv.ɪ.ti ˌblɒk/A large, hollow concrete block with one or more internal voids, designed for building insulated walls.
cavity resonator
nounC2
/ˈkæv.ə.ti ˈrɛz.ə.neɪ.tə/A hollow space or chamber, often of precise dimensions, designed to resonate at specific electromagnetic frequencies. It confines and sustains electromagnetic waves by reflecting them between its walls.
cavity wall
nounLow (specialist term in construction/architecture)
/ˈkæv.ə.ti wɔːl/A double-layered wall constructed with two parallel walls (or 'skins' or 'leaves') of masonry (like brick or concrete block), with a continuous air space (the cavity) between them.
cavo-relievo
nounVery Low
/ˌkɑːvəʊ rɪˈliːvəʊ/A type of sculpture where the design is carved into the surface, creating a sunken relief.
cavolo nero
nounLow
/ˈkavələʊ ˈnɛərəʊ/A type of dark green, loose-leafed kale with long, bumpy leaves, known for its earthy flavor.
cavort
verbverb-intransitiveC2 (Less Common)
/kəˈvɔːt/to jump, dance, or move around in a playful, lively, and energetic way, often with a lack of seriousness.
cavorting
adjectivenounC1
/kəˈvɔː.tɪŋ/to jump or move around in a playful, energetic, and often silly way
cavour
nounExtremely Low (Proper Noun / Historical Reference)
/kəˈvʊə/The word 'cavour' is not a standard English lexical entry. It is a proper noun, specifically the surname of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810–1861), a leading figure in the Italian unification (Risorgimento).
cavy
nounLow
/ˈkeɪvi/A short-tailed South American rodent, particularly of the genus Cavia, which includes the domestic guinea pig.
caw
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/kɔː/The harsh, raucous cry of a crow, rook, or similar bird.
cawdrey
nounVery rare
/ˈkɔːdri/A rare or obsolete variant referring to a type of coarse food or an unsophisticated person, though not widely recognized in contemporary English.
cawley
nounVery Low
/ˈkɔːli/A proper noun, predominantly a surname of Irish origin, historically associated with specific families and places. It does not have a common noun meaning.
cawnpore
nounVery Low
/ˈkɔːn.pɔː/A historical city in India, now officially known as Kanpur.

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