noun

tunneling

Tunneling (noun) means the act or process of digging a tunnel. Example: “Tunneling under the river took engineers almost five years.”

noun

The act or process of digging a tunnel.

"Tunneling under the river took engineers almost five years."

In physics, the phenomenon of a particle passing through an energy barrier it classically shouldn't be able to cross.

"Quantum tunneling allows electrons to slip through barriers that seem impossible to cross."

A form of corporate fraud where assets or profits are secretly diverted to those in control of a company.

"Regulators accused the founders of tunneling company funds into a private account."

How to use tunneling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBuilding a tunnel, or — depending on the field — a quantum physics effect or a type of financial fraud.

Word forms

tunnelings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tunneling” mean?

The word “tunneling” means the act or process of digging a tunnel. In plain terms, building a tunnel, or — depending on the field — a quantum physics effect or a type of financial fraud.

How do you use “tunneling” in a sentence?

Here is “tunneling” used in a sentence: “Tunneling under the river took engineers almost five years.”

What part of speech is “tunneling”?

“Tunneling” is a noun.

How many meanings does “tunneling” have?

“Tunneling” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of digging a tunnel.