trunnel

/ˈtrʌnəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to dig through or under something with a narrow tool or instrument

“The archaeologist had to trunnel through the ancient wall to find the hidden chamber.”

2. noun

a narrow tunnel or channel, especially one made by digging

“The trunnel led from the castle to the moat.”

Synonyms

  • dig
  • tunnel

Antonyms

  • build
  • construct