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Tunnel Definition & Meaning

1. A passage through a mountain or underground, often used for transportation.

Example: The train passed through the tunnel in the mountain.

2. A narrow passage or channel, such as a tunnel of trees.

Example: The road was lined with a tunnel of cherry blossom trees.

3. A passage or channel for the passage of water or other fluids.

Example: The water flowed through the tunnel under the dam.

4. A passage in a sports game where players must run through a line of opponents.

Example: The running back broke through the tunnel of defenders for a touchdown.

5. A term used in psychology to describe a state of focused attention or concentration.

Example: The athlete entered a tunnel-like state of mind, blocking out distractions and focusing on the game.

Examples of the word tunnel used in sentences.

  • The miners worked for hours in the narrow tunnel to extract the valuable ore.
  • The train goes through the tunnel under the mountain.
  • We need to drive through the tunnel to reach the other side of the city.
  • The little rabbit hid in the tunnel to escape the fox.
  • The children had fun playing hide-and-seek in the dark and spooky tunnel.
  • The train disappeared into the tunnel and emerged on the other side.
  • The kids found a small tunnel in the garden and explored it.
  • The tunnel was so dark that I had to use my flashlight to see where I was going.
  • The traffic was backed up for miles because there was construction on the tunnel ahead.
  • We took a boat ride through the underground tunnels of the ancient city.
  • The excavation crew worked tirelessly to dig a new tunnel through the mountain.
  • I feel quite claustrophobic whenever I travel in a narrow or cramped tunnel.
  • It is always thrilling to watch the high-speed trains zoom through the underground tunnels.
  • The tunnel of love at the amusement park was the perfect spot for a romantic photo-op.
  • As we approached the bridge, we drove through a dark and eerie tunnel.
  • The driver was startled when a bat flew into the car's tunnel of headlights on the dark highway.
  • The tunnel leading to the concert venue was so long, I thought we would never get there.
  • The miners spent months digging a tunnel through the mountain to reach the gold vein.
  • The only way to access the secret hideout was through a hidden tunnel behind the bookshelf.
  • The new high-speed train tunnel will cut the travel time between the two cities in half.
  • The long train ride was interrupted by a dark tunnel, making some of the passengers nervous about the unknown.
  • The tunnel leading to the abandoned mine was marked with caution signs due to the unstable structure.
  • The car accident caused a major traffic jam under the tunnel, with cars honking and drivers frustrated over the delay.
  • The Olympic swimmer emerged victorious from the tunnel-like pool, leaving his competitors behind.
  • The archeologists discovered a hidden tunnel beneath the ancient temple, leading to mysterious tombs and artifacts.
  • The train screeched as it entered the dark tunnel, engulfing the passengers in darkness for a few moments.
  • The politician's speech seemed to meander through a series of tunnels, lacking a clear direction or purpose.
  • The ambitious architect had grand plans to build a network of underground tunnels in the city, connecting all major landmarks.
  • The thrill-seekers crawled through the narrow, winding tunnel to reach the other end.
  • The prisoner spent months digging a tunnel beneath the prison walls, hoping to make his escape undetected.
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