Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of hollowing or excavating; specifically, in architecture, the digging or excavating of the earth for the foundation of a building; the trench or excavation so dug. In the specific use also spelled
cavazion . - noun In fencing, a method of evading a low thrust by drawing the haunch backward, thus withdrawing the abdomen and chest from the reach of the adversary's weapon.
- noun In modern fencing, also a side-blow, delivered after quitting the oppoent's blade, carrying the guard to left or right in an effort to reach around his position. The move exposes the fencer dangerously, and should be employed only with careless opponents.
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Examples
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He discusses - due to cavation (super sonic bubbles - which can easily take out a ship and scientifically believed to be the logical reason behind the "Bermuda Triangle" mysteries) there exists a possibility of a crack in the ocean floor and a future final catastrophic rupture.
YayaCanada 2010
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One more treat for a cold day is a treasure ice-cavation.
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