Tunneled: meaning, definitions and examples
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tunneled
[ ˈtʌnəld ]
creating tunnels
To tunnel means to make a passage by digging or burrowing through a surface, such as soil or rock. It often refers to the act of creating a tunnel for transportation, utilities, or concealment purposes. Tunneling can also relate to the behavior of animals that create tunnels for shelters.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They tunneled through the mountain for the new railway line.
- The child tunneled in the sand at the beach.
- Rabbits often tunnel underground for safety and shelter.
Translations
Translations of the word "tunneled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tuneado
🇮🇳 सुरंग खोदना
🇩🇪 tunneln
🇮🇩 terowongan
🇺🇦 тунельований
🇵🇱 tunele
🇯🇵 トンネル化された
🇫🇷 tunné
🇪🇸 tunelado
🇹🇷 tünel açılmış
🇰🇷 터널화된
🇸🇦 مُجَسَّر
🇨🇿 tunelovaný
🇸🇰 tunelovaný
🇨🇳 隧道化的
🇸🇮 predor
🇮🇸 göng
🇰🇿 туннельделген
🇬🇪 საკუნძური
🇦🇿 tunel edilmiş
🇲🇽 tuneado
Etymology
The word 'tunnel' originates from the Old French term 'tonnel', which comes from the Latin 'tonella', meaning 'a small barrel', related to 'tonus', indicating the rounded shape associated with cavities. The etymology suggests a transformation from the idea of a rounded cavity to an underground passage. The concept of tunneling gained prominence with advancements in mining, construction, and warfare throughout history. In the 19th century, as railway systems expanded, the need for effective tunneling techniques surged, leading to innovations in engineering. Today, tunneling is crucial in various fields, including transportation, sewage systems, and even the military, reflecting its diverse applications in modern society.