Cross-passage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-passage is a noun meaning An underground passage between two parallel tunnels, provided for use in the event of an emergency.
Meaning
An underground passage between two parallel tunnels, provided for use in the event of an emergency.
More Meanings
- An underground passage between two underground station platforms.
Example Sentences
At the lowest point, a short length of tunnel was driven alongside the up line, with a cross passage, to serve as a sump and pump house for dealing with any accumulation of water.
The smaller cross-passages between the two running tunnels are for use in emergencies. Unlike the main tunnels being excavated by Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Florence and Cecilia, they are dug using remotely controlled mini-excavators.
Word Forms
- cross-passages
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