talpify

/tælˈsɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something resemble a mole or its habitations; to burrow or tunnel through

“The artist decided to talpify the miniature landscape, creating intricate tunnels and caverns.”

2. verb

to make something look or seem like it has been affected by moles, such as having many small holes or tunnels

“After the earthquake, the ground appeared to have been talpified, with many small cracks and holes.”

Synonyms

  • burrow
  • tunnel

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal