crawlways

noun

plural of crawlway
as in tunnels

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  1. tunnels
  2. caves
  3. caverns
  4. galleries
Noun
  • Without adequate reinforcement, shifting ground can cause tunnels to collapse suddenly, burying miners within seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities open a criminal investigation into the collapse of multiple tunnels at the Zamboye site, as workers describe chaotic, dangerous rescue efforts and Red Cross teams warn the toll will rise.
    — Jean Fernand Koena, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tunnels
Noun
  • At Yampah Spa, guests relax in caves with natural vapor, set in underground rock chambers.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rock paintings in Indonesian caves could date back around 70,000 years, yet their remarkable state of preservation may be attributed at least in part to a stable microclimate, far from rain, heat, and wind.
    — Mike McRae August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of caves
Noun
  • Moreover, pumping so much cool water inside the caverns, which naturally have a higher temperature, can result in thermal shock, causing large pieces of salt to fall and break, potentially damaging the extraction pipes within the cavern.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Energy Department has said at least 70 million barrels must remain in the reserve to safely manage the caverns.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of caverns
Noun
  • The funding had been earmarked for artist salaries, as well as operational support for galleries, among others.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Spread across four floors (including an incredible rooftop terrace), this is a spacious home located in the center of Essaouira’s medina and its art galleries.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of galleries
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