What is another word for the Chunnel?

Pronunciation: [ðə t͡ʃˈʌnə͡l] (IPA)

The Chunnel is a popular term used to refer to the Channel Tunnel. The 31.4-mile long railway tunnel connects the coastal towns of Folkestone in Kent, England and Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais, France. There are many synonyms for the Chunnel including, the Eurotunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and the Le Shuttle. The Eurotunnel is a popular name because it is the company that operates the tunnel. The Channel Tunnel is a broad term used to refer to the tunnel itself and the Le Shuttle is the train-like shuttlecars that transport vehicles and passengers between the two countries. All of these names are used interchangeably and refer to the same engineering marvel.

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What are the hypernyms for The chunnel?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    channel tunnel, eurotunnel, rail tunnel, undersea tunnel, underwater tunnel, Automobile tunnel, Sea link, Submarine tunnel, Waterway tunnel.

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