Definition

A person or device that creates tunnels underground or through other materials.

Example

The tunneler worked tirelessly to complete the underground passage.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new tunneler they are using for the construction project?

Yeah, I heard it can dig tunnels much faster than the old machines.

That's impressive! I wonder how deep it can go with the right technology.

I bet it will make a huge difference in how quickly they finish the job.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tunneler → It is formed from "tunnel" (from Old French *tonnel*, meaning a small barrel or tube) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A tunneler is a person who creates or works in tunnels.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with a 'tube' ('tonnel') to create pathways underground — that's what a tunneler does.

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