Tunnel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tunnel ( noun )

1. An underground or underwater passage, especially one for trains or cars.
2. A long narrow passage, such as a mine or a hole made by an animal.
3. A passage through or under something, such as a hill or a building.

Origin:

Middle english tonnel, from old english tunnell; akin to old high german zunahha tunnel.

Examples:

1. The train went through a long tunnel.
2. They dug a tunnel under the border.
3. The workers found a tunnel leading to the buried treasure.
4. The mole made a tunnel in the lawn.
5. The workers had to dig a tunnel to lay the pipes.

(As a verb)

Tunnel ( verb )

1. An underground or underwater passage, especially one for trains or cars.
2. A long narrow passage, such as a mine or a hole made by an animal.
3. A passage through or under something, such as a hill or a building.

Origin:

Middle english tonnel, from old english tunnell; akin to old high german zunahha tunnel.

Examples:

1. The train went through a long tunnel.
2. They dug a tunnel under the border.
3. The workers found a tunnel leading to the buried treasure.
4. The mole made a tunnel in the lawn.
5. The workers had to dig a tunnel to lay the pipes.