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The word spelunking is derived from Latin meaning a cave. Exploring caves is where the term is usually used in England, but has been used in other countries too.
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What is the definition of the term 'spelunk'?
'Spelunk' is the hobby or practice of exploring caves. It can be used as a verb - 'spelunking'. One would use it in a sentence like 'He loves go spelunking'.
Is spelunking a sport?
Not really.
What do you call cave exploring?
Spelunking
Which hobby is referred to as spelunking?
Cave exploration. +++ Not these days. "Spelunking" was a rather pretentious but well-meant term coined in the 1930s(?) by a couple of American cavers, and used respectably enough for a while, but has since become a slang term of derision among cavers. It was never used outside of the USA, not even in the UK which tends to copy slavishly, US slang. The normal term throughout the English-speaking world is "caving", and its adherents are "cavers".
How do you pronounce spelunking?
spee- lunk-ing
What do you call the hobby of exploring caves?
Spelunking
What does spelunkers mean?
It is the present participle- like, for example Hunting or fishing- for Spelunking, derived from speleo-pertaining to caves- exploration of caves as a recreational pursuit. one who partakes in Spelunking is called a spelunker, and the term is not gender referent-unlike say, airman or fisherman. Batman take note. bats and their waste materials are among the various occupational hazards of spelunking, along with the more usual falls, orientation problems, etc.
What is speluniking?
Spelunking is the sport / hobby of CAVE EXPLORING.
What are the release dates for WTFiWWY - 2010 Eel Spelunking 2-27?
WTFiWWY - 2010 Eel Spelunking 2-27 was released on: USA: 23 September 2011
What is the name for the career that studies underwater caves?
Underwater Spelunking
What is the sport of cave exploring?
Spelunking is the sport of cave exploring.
Why do people visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
For spelunking.
