wormhole

worm·hole

W0228400 (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.

wormhole

(ˈwɜːmˌhəʊl) n1. (Zoology) a hole made by a worm in timber, plants, etc2. (General Physics) physics a tunnel in the geometry of space–time postulated to connect different parts of the universe ˈwormˌholed adj

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

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