antrotome

/ænˈtroʊtoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or instrument used for cutting or excavating trenches or other openings in the earth, particularly in mines or quarries.

“The mining company used an antrotome to create a new tunnel for the extraction process.”

Synonyms

  • excavator
  • trencher

Antonyms

  • builder
  • constructor