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spelunking

Pronunciation: /spɪˈlʌŋkɪŋ/

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Definition of spelunking

noun

[mass noun] North American

the exploration of caves, especially as a hobby: Neil spoke of the virginal spelunking in the mountains [as modifier]:a spelunking tour at Luray Caverns