Meaning of the word wormhole in English
What does wormhole mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wormhole
US /ˈwɝːm.hoʊl/
UK /ˈwɜːm.həʊl/
Noun
1.
a hypothetical connection between widely separated regions of space-time
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In science fiction, spaceships often travel through a wormhole to reach distant galaxies.
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Physicists study the mathematical possibility of a wormhole existing in the universe.
2.
a hole made by a burrowing larva or worm in wood, fruit, or a book
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The antique desk was riddled with wormholes.
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I found a wormhole in the apple I was about to eat.