tunnel

Definition

  • noun: a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.
  • noun: a hollow conduit or recess
  • verb: to make a tunnel
  • verb: to make or use a tunnel
  • synonyms: funnel, flue, tube

Examples

  • The work on our house has been going on for months, but we're finally starting to see a 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

  • The prisoners tried to 'tunnel' their way out. [=tried to escape by digging a tunnel]

  • His 'tunnel vision' made sensible discussions on political issues nearly impossible.

Movie quotes

  • (..) seven levels "Of the candy cane forest, "Past the sea of twirly-swirly gumdrops, And then, I walked through the Lincoln tunnel." And as for me, I can't complain. Buddy comes up to visit from time to time. In the meadow we can build a snowman (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) the seven levels Of the candy cane forest, Past the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, And then, I walked through the Lincoln tunnel. Ahh. So, where were you for the last years? The north pole. Can you pass the maple syrup? (..)
    2003 Elf