tomb

B2
Pronunciation
/tuːm/
/tum/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.

2 Definition

A pit in which the dead body of a human being is deposited; a grave.

3 Definition

One who keeps secrets.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bury.