"cavity" meaning in English

See cavity in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkævɪti/, [ˈkʰævɪɾi] [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cavity.wav [UK] Forms: cavity [singular], cavities [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|cavity|cavities}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A cavity is a hole or hollow area. Synonyms: indentation, dent, depression
    Sense id: simple-cavity-en-noun-HxU3~XHx
  2. A cavity is a hollow area inside the body (like the sinuses).
    Sense id: simple-cavity-en-noun-iONYDN78
  3. A cavity is a hole in a decayed tooth.
    Sense id: simple-cavity-en-noun-9RWQJ3do
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