English noun: speleology | |||
1. | speleology (cognition) the scientific study of caves | ||
Synonyms | spelaeology | ||
Broader (hypernym) | geology | ||
2. | speleology (act) the pastime of exploring caves | ||
Synonyms | spelaeology | ||
Broader (hypernym) | avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity | ||