Grave

Grave

A grave is a location where a dead body (typically that of a human, although sometimes that of an animal) is buried. Graves are usually located in special areas set aside for the purpose of burial, such as graveyards or cemeteries.

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Famous quotes containing the word grave:

    “I put on
    the body-armor of black rubber
    the absurd flippers
    the grave and awkward mask.”
    —Adrienne Rich (b. 1929)

    “Can it be that chance has made me one of those women so immersed in one man that, whether they are barren or not, they carry with them to the grave the shriveled innocence of an old maid?”
    —Colette [Sidonie Gabrielle Colette] (1873–1954)

    “True wit has a grave intention.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)