noun
Meaning 1
Someone or something that tunnels.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Near-synonym: burrower
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: burrower
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: digger
Standard Lemma guide
tunneler
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noun
Meaning 2
Someone or something that tunnels.
A device or machine for making tunnels.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Near-synonyms: TBM, tunnel boring machine
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: burrower, TBM, tunnel boring machine
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: digger
History
Etymology
From tunnel + -er.