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Catacomb

Description:

A catacomb is an underground tunnel or passageway used as a burial place, especially in ancient Rome.

In popular usage, catacomb refers to any underground system of tunnels or caves, often with arched ceilings, which can be used for various purposes including burial, worship, or hiding.

It can also refer metaphorically to a complex and confusing situation, similar to navigating through underground tunnels.

Examples:

• 1. The ancient catacombs in Rome contain numerous burial chambers.
• 2. The explorers ventured into the catacombs, searching for hidden treasures.
• 3. The catacombs were used by early Christians as secret places of worship.
• 4. The detective found herself trapped in a catacomb of lies and deceit.
• 5. The catacomb of tunnels connected various secret hideouts used by the resistance movement during the war.

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