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Vocabulary Entry
tunnel
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A long, narrow passage, typically underground, that allows people or vehicles to pass through.
Example Sentences
"The train travels through a tunnel that runs beneath the mountains."
"We explored an abandoned tunnel that was once used for mining."
"They built a tunnel to improve traffic flow in the city."
V
verb
To create or force a passage through something, typically underground.
Example Sentences
"They had to tunnel through the rock to complete the sewer line."
"The workers will tunnel beneath the river to lay down the cables."
"He decided to tunnel his way through the backyard to reach his friend's house."