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Meaning of cave painting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cave painting

Pronunciation:/ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.

  2. The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; an individual painting of this type.