What does tunnelling mean?
Tunnelling means (British spelling) present participle and gerund of tunnel.
Tunnelling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(British spelling) present participle and gerund of tunnel.
Definitions by Sense
- (British spelling) present participle and gerund of tunnel
- Alternative form of tunneling.
Example Sentences
As it was necessary to reconstruct the culvert close to the original position, the hazards of tunnelling through clay in an unstable condition, due to the absorption of water, had to be reduced by the application of electro-osmosis to dry out the material.
Synonyms for tunnelling
Antonyms for tunnelling
Related Words
Word Forms
- tunneling
- tunnellings
Usage Notes
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How do you use tunnelling in a sentence?
As it was necessary to reconstruct the culvert close to the original position, the hazards of tunnelling through clay in an unstable condition, due to the absorption of water, had to be reduced by the application of electro-osmosis to dry out the material.
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