Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bore-a-tunnel

verb
/bɔːr ə ˈtʌn.əl/
Definition
To create a tunnel by drilling through the ground or rock.
Examples
  • They plan to bore-a-tunnel under the city to improve the subway system.
  • The engineers used advanced technology to bore-a-tunnel through the mountain.
  • It takes several months to bore-a-tunnel for the new pipeline.
Meaning
Bore-a-tunnel refers to the process of using machinery to excavate a tunnel, typically for transportation, utilities, or mining purposes.
Synonyms
  • drill
  • excavate
  • dig
  • tunnel