utilidor
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈjuːtɪlɪˌdɔr/
- Specialized
- While you were busy with John Riis, Carter and Wilson called... ...about a vandalism problem at the Utilidor.
Examples
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The workers entered the utilidor to access the utility pipes safely without being exposed to the harsh weather.
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I'll meet you at the Utilidor.
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We go to the general store to get supplies, then we go to the Utilidor.
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There's a generator at the Utilidor.
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It's away from the Utilidors, so more dramatic landscaping will be present.
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They'll just drug you up and throw you down into their utilidors.
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In the town, the utilidor served as an underground passage connecting various buildings while protecting utility lines from the extreme cold.
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During winter storms, crews frequently checked the utilidor to ensure that all utility systems were functioning properly.
Synonyms
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1.0
An underground passage for cars, trains, or people to travel through
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3.2
A passage built under the ground for people or vehicles to pass through
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9.9
An underground tunnel that carries water into a place or a small tube in the body
Surface Forms
Etymology
Utilidor comes from a mix of utility (things a town uses like 'water' and 'heat') and corridor (a 'long passage'). So it means a covered passage that carries pipes and cables and helps keep them from freezing.