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tunnel

[ˈtʌnəl]

tunnel Definition

  • 1an underground passage through a hill or under a building, road, or river
  • 2a long, enclosed structure that is used for trains to go through a mountain or under the ground

Using tunnel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tunnel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The train went through a tunnel under the mountain.

  • Example

    The tunnel was built to connect the two cities.

  • Example

    The miners dug a tunnel to reach the coal seam.

  • Example

    The car drove through the tunnel under the river.

  • Example

    The subway tunnel was closed due to maintenance work.

tunnel Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tunnel

  • a sign of hope or relief after a difficult or challenging situation

    Example

    After months of hard work, I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

  • tunnel vision

    the tendency to focus exclusively on a single or limited goal or point of view, often to the exclusion of other important factors or perspectives

    Example

    His tunnel vision prevented him from seeing the bigger picture and considering alternative solutions.

  • to create an underground passage by digging through soil, rock, or other materials

    Example

    The prisoners dug a tunnel to escape from the jail.

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Summary: tunnel in Brief

A 'tunnel' [ˈtʌnəl] is an underground passage through a hill or under a building, road, or river. It can also refer to a long, enclosed structure used for trains to go through a mountain or under the ground. Examples include 'The train went through a tunnel under the mountain.' and 'The subway tunnel was closed due to maintenance work.' Phrases like 'light at the end of the tunnel' and 'tunnel vision' denote hope and narrow-mindedness, respectively.

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