Wormhole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɝmˌhoʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wormhole is a noun meaning A hole burrowed by a worm.
Meaning
A hole burrowed by a worm.
More Meanings
- (relativity) A hypothetical shortcut between two points in spacetime, permitting faster-than-light travel and sometimes time travel.
- (transitive) To make porous or permeable through the formation of small holes or tunnels.
- (slang, programming) A location in a monitor program containing the address of a routine, allowing the user to substitute different functionality.
Example Sentences
To fill with worme-holes stately monuments.
Wormhole distortion has overloaded main power systems!
But he had no sooner got through the worm-hole, than the lad put a small peg in the hole.
I think the wormhole that we used to travel here passed directly through this planet's sun.
Word Forms
- wormholes
- worm-hole
- worme-hole
- wormholing
- wormholed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tunneling, tunnel, vortex, blackout, corridor, hallway.
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