worm·hole (wûrm h l )n. 1. A hole made by a burrowing worm. 2. Physics A theoretical distortion of space-time 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. |
wormhole [ˈwɜːmˌhəʊl]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a hole made by a worm in timber, plants, etc.
2. (Physics / General Physics) Physics a tunnel in the geometry of space-time postulated to connect different parts of the universe
wormholed adj
| wormhole (wûrmhl) 1. A hole made by a burrowing worm. 2. A theoretical distortion of space-time that would link points in space through a second set of paths, some of which could be shorter than the shortest path without the wormhole. It is not known whether workholes are possible. See more at space-time. |
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