securetunnel
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊə tʌnəl/
US /sɪˈkjʊr tʌnəl/
A safe, secret path that keeps information hidden when it travels between computers.
The app uses a securetunnel so nobody can peek at your messages.
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2. A protected underground passage built for safety.
The bank vault was reached through a securetunnel.
3. A software feature that hides data as it moves across the internet.
Enable the securetunnel before logging in from a café.
4. A guarded route used to move people or goods safely.
Workers used a securetunnel to cross the busy site.