TUNNELS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word tunnels. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TUNNELS
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| channels | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • official routes of communication | ||||||||
| burrows | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter verb • move through by or as by digging | ||||||||
| passages | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of passing from one state or place to the next • a section of text; particularly a section of medium length • a way through or along which someone or something may pass • the passing of a law by a legislative body • a journey usually by ship • a short section of a musical composition • a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass • a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another • the motion of one object relative to another • the act of passing something to another person | ||||||||
| shafts | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) • a column of light (as from a beacon) • the main (mid) section of a long bone • obscene terms for penis • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) • (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column • a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel • a revolving rod that transmits power or motion • the hollow spine of a feather verb • equip with a shaft • defeat someone through trickery or deceit | ||||||||
| subways | nounn | |||||||
noun • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) • an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway | ||||||||
| tubes | nounn | |||||||
noun • conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases • electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope • a hollow cylindrical shape • (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) verb • provide with a tube or insert a tube into • convey in a tube • ride or float on an inflated tube • place or enclose in a tube | ||||||||
| burrow | verbv | |||||||
noun • a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter verb • move through by or as by digging | ||||||||
