Meaning
A long hole under the ground or through a hill for cars, trains, or people.
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Word origin
From Old French tonnelle, a barrel or a long net shaped like a barrel.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- tonnelle
Grammar
Examples
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A "tunnel" is cut through rock or under the ground.
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Here "tunnel" is the space you travel through.
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"Tunnels" is the plural, meaning more than one.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 2: tunnel, smash, sweat and 6 more words.