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tunnelling

/tʌnəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tunnelling mean?

verb

The act of digging or making a tunnel, or the process of moving through a tunnel, especially in a vehicle or by digging.

Example

"The tunnelling work on the new highway was completed ahead of schedule."

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