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tunnel

tun·nel

UK/ˈtʌn(ə)l/ US/ˈtʌnʌl/ common
verb (2) noun (2)

verb

1.

move through by or as by digging

  • “burrow through the forest”
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2.

noun

1.

a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

  • “the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection”
2.

a hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter

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Origin

From Middle French tonnelle (“net”) or tonel (“cask”), diminutive of Old French tonne (“cask”), a word of uncertain origin and affiliation. Related to Old English tunne (“tun; cask; barrel”). More at tun.

Phrases

  • air tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • bridge and tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • carpal tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • carpal tunnel syndrome Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • Channel Tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • ear tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • flesh tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel
  • fudge tunnel Terms derived from the noun or verb tunnel

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