English noun: tunnel |
1. | tunnel (artifact) a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars) |
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| Samples | The tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection.
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| Broader (hypernym) | passageway |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | catacomb, railroad tunnel, subway, underpass |
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| Part holonym | shaft |
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| Domain category | auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar |
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2. | tunnel (object) a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter |
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| Synonyms | burrow |
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| Broader (hypernym) | hole, hollow |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | rabbit warren, warren |
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