What is another word for Tunneling?
Pronunciation: [tˈʌnəlɪŋ] (IPA) 
Tunneling is the process of excavating or digging underground pathways. There are many synonyms that can be used for the word tunneling, such as burrowing, boring, mining, excavating, and digging. Burrowing is often used to describe the process of creating a tunnel for animal habitats, such as rabbits and moles. Boring is similar to tunneling but it is often used for drilling through rock or soil. Mining specifically refers to the process of extracting mineral or ore deposits. Excavating refers to the process of removing soil or rock to create a hole or channel, and digging is the basic process of removing or shifting soil or materials with a shovel or other tool.
