Den

noun

/dɛn/

Word Frequency: 16.9

Definitions

1.nounA small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.

"Daniel was put into the lions’ den."

2.nounA squalid or wretched place; a haunt.

"a den of vice"

3.nounA comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.

4.nounA narrow glen; a ravine; a dell.

5.verbTo ensconce or hide oneself in (or as in) a den.

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