Synonyms for tunnel

Synonyms for (noun) tunnel

Synonyms: tunnel

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

Usage: the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection

Similar words: passageway

Definition: a passage between rooms or between buildings


Synonyms: burrow, tunnel

Definition: a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

Similar words: hole, hollow

Definition: a depression hollowed out of solid matter


Synonyms for (verb) tunnel

Synonyms: tunnel

Definition: force a way through

Similar words: penetrate, perforate

Definition: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

Usage: The bullet penetrated her chest


Synonyms: tunnel, burrow

Definition: move through by or as by digging

Usage: burrow through the forest

Similar words: delve, dig, cut into, turn over

Definition: turn up, loosen, or remove earth

Usage: Dig we must; turn over the soil for aeration


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