wormhole
//ˈwɜːm.hoʊl//
Noun
wormholeSingular
wormholesPlural
1
A hypothetical tunnel-like structure in spacetime that connects two distant points in the universe, potentially allowing faster-than-light travel or time travel.
Scientists theorize that a wormhole could allow travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.
Noun
wormholeSingular
wormholesPlural
1
A hole or tunnel made by a burrowing worm, especially in wood, fruit, or soil.
The antique wooden table had several wormholes in its surface.