tunneling
|tun-nel-ing|
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/ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/
(tunnel)
underground passage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tunnel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tonnelle,' where 'tonne' meant 'barrel.'
Historical Evolution
'tonnelle' transformed into the modern English word 'tunnel' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a barrel-shaped structure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an underground passage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of making a tunnel.
The tunneling of the new subway line is expected to take two years.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'tunnel'.
They are tunneling through the mountain to create a new road.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/12 17:51