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Meaning of tunnels
A tunnel is a passage through or under something, especially a road or railway under the ground.
Etymology of tunnels
The word "tunnel" originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the Old French "tonnel", meaning "barrel" or "cask", and the Old English "tunne", also meaning "barrel" or "cask", which is related to the Old Norse "tunna", meaning "barrel" or "cask"
Historically, the term "tunnel" initially referred to a barrel or cask, and later evolved to describe a narrow, enclosed passage
Synonyms
passages
channels
conduits
ducts
pipes
tubes
burrows
cavities
holes
openings
apertures
entrances
exits
gateways
portals
thoroughfares
corridors
aisles
pathways
routes
highways
byways
roads
streets
alleys
lanes
culverts
sewers
drains
canals
waterways
trenches
ditches
grooves
furrows
tunnels
subway
metro
underground
underpass
Definitions
- A long, narrow passage dug or bored through or under something, especially a road or railway under the ground
- * A tube or pipe for conveying fluids, especially water or gas
Usage Examples
- The train rumbled through the tunnel and emerged into the bright sunlight
- * The hikers had to navigate through a narrow tunnel of rocks to reach the summit
- * The city's sewer system includes a network of tunnels and pipes that carry waste away from homes and businesses