Meaning of Cavity | Babel Free
ˈkæv.ɪt.iDefinitions
- A hole or hollow depression in a solid object.
- A hollow area within the body.
- The female part of a mold: the depression itself or (metonymically) the half of the mold that contains it.
- A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.
Equivalents
Examples
“Jim got two cavities filled at the dentist's office yesterday.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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