wormhole

worm·hole

(wûrm′hōl′)

n.

1. A hole made by a burrowing worm.

2. Physics A theoretical distortion of spacetime in a region of the universe that would link one location or time with another, through a path that is shorter in distance or duration than would otherwise be expected.

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wormhole

(ˈwɜːmˌhəʊl)

n

1. (Zoology) a hole made by a worm in timber, plants, etc

2. (General Physics) physics a tunnel in the geometry of space–time postulated to connect different parts of the universe

ˈwormˌholed adj

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worm•hole

(ˈwɜrmˌhoʊl)

n.

1. a hole made by a burrowing or gnawing worm, as in timber or fruits.

2. a theoretical passageway in space between a black hole and a white hole.

[1585–95]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

wormhole - hole made by a burrowing worm   hollow, hole - a depression hollowed out of solid matter

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Translations

Wurmloch

madonreikä

crvotočina

buraco de minhoca

crvotočina

wormhole

[ˈwɜːmhəʊl] N (left by earthworm) → agujero m de gusano; (left by woodworm) → agujero m de polilla

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