wormhole
Translation
wormhole
Examples
A wormhole is a theoretical passage through space-time.
A wormhole is a theoretical passage through space-time.
There was a small wormhole in the old wooden table.
There was a small wormhole in the old wooden table.
Grammar Patterns
a/the wormhole a theoretical passage in space-time They travelled through a wormhole.
a wormhole in sth. a hole made by a worm There was a wormhole in the old wood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (physics) portal, gateway, shortcut; (literal) burrow, tunnel
Etymology
A compound of 'worm' and 'hole'. The physics term is an analogy to a worm burrowing through an apple, creating a shortcut.
Memory Tips
Imagine a worm eating a 'hole' through space itself to create a shortcut.