dens

[US]/denz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. teeth; tooth-like part; lairs or dens for animals
v. drive (wild animals) into their dens (3rd person singular of den)

Phrases & Collocations

densely populated

densely packed

densely forested

high-density housing

densely built-up area

densely populated city

Example Sentences

this water is denser than the surrounding sea.

Francium is the densest of the Alkali Metals and also radioactive.

The forest dens provide shelter for many animals.

The bear dens during the winter months.

The criminal dens were raided by the police.

The city is known for its bustling nightlife dens.

The drug dens were shut down by authorities.

The cozy dens were perfect for relaxing.

The dragon dens were rumored to hold great treasures.

The criminal dens were a hub for illegal activities.

The dens of iniquity were avoided by the locals.

The cozy dens were filled with warmth and laughter.

Real-world Examples

Just like visible light, x-rays are less likely to penetrate denser materials.

Source: Osmosis - Cardiovascular

With the salmon run over, they are retreating to their winter dens, up in the mountains.

Source: The secrets of our planet.

How to find dens that may be hidden underground?

Source: New York Times

Because water is a lot denser than the air, we humans need flippers to move around.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Meet me on Thursday at three o'clock in the Tuileries Gar dens.

Source: The Phantom of the Opera

Bears then enter a hibernation period and go into dens at Katmai.

Source: Connection Magazine

Many live in Lamu, a town with a large number of drug dens.

Source: VOA Special July 2019 Collection

Bears 'hibernate' in their dens during the winter months in most areas of the world.

Source: English multiple choice exercise.

But when they emerge from their dens in the spring, they can weigh over 30 pounds!

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

But ordinary drinking dens are becoming a little drier, too, out of business sense rather than temperance principle.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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