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PRONUNCIATION OF MICROTUNNELLING

microtunnelling  [ˈmaɪkrəʊˌtʌnəlɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MICROTUNNELLING

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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Microtunnelling is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MICROTUNNELLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of microtunnelling in the English dictionary

The definition of microtunnelling in the dictionary is a technique used to mechanically excavate tunnels for the laying of pipes.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MICROTUNNELLING


counselling
ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ
cycling
ˈsaɪk əlɪŋ
disabling
dɪˈseɪb əlɪŋ
empanelling
ɪmˈpænəlɪŋ
enabling
ɪnˈeɪbəlɪŋ
funnelling
ˈfʌnəlɪŋ
impanelling
ɪmˈpænəlɪŋ
juggling
ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ
kennelling
ˈkenəlɪŋ
labelling
ˈleɪbəlɪŋ
modeling
ˈmɒdəlɪŋ
modelling
ˈmɒdəlɪŋ
panelling
ˈpænəlɪŋ
remodeling
ˌriːˈmɒdəlɪŋ
signaling
ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ
signalling
ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ
smuggling
ˈsmʌɡəlɪŋ
stumbling
ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ
travelling
ˈtrævəlɪŋ
virginalling
ˈvɜːdʒɪnəlɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MICROTUNNELLING

microtechnic
microtechnique
microtechnology
microtome
microtomic
microtomical
microtomies
microtomist
microtomy
microtonal
microtonality
microtonally
microtone
microtransmitter
microtubular
microtubule
microvascular
microvillar
microvilli
microvillous

WORDS THAT END LIKE MICROTUNNELLING

bestselling
billing
calling
chilling
compelling
controlling
direct selling
drilling
dwelling
falling
feeling
filling
hot-selling
installing
killing
rolling
scrolling
selling
spelling
telling
willing

Synonyms and antonyms of microtunnelling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «microtunnelling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MICROTUNNELLING

Find out the translation of microtunnelling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of microtunnelling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «microtunnelling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

微型隧道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

microtuneladora
570 millions of speakers

English

microtunnelling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

microtunnelling
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

microtunnelling
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

микротоннелирования
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

microtunnelling
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

microtunnelling
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fonçage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Microtunnelling
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Microtunnelling
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

microtunnelling
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

microtunnelling
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Microtunnelling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

microtunnelling
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

microtunnelling
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मायक्रोबोटिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mikrotünel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

microtunnelling
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mikrotunelingu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мікротоннелірованія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Îmbinări
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

microtunnelling
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

microtunnelling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

microtunnelling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

microtunnelling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of microtunnelling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MICROTUNNELLING»

The term «microtunnelling» is used very little and occupies the 168.372 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MICROTUNNELLING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «microtunnelling» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «microtunnelling» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about microtunnelling

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MICROTUNNELLING»

Discover the use of microtunnelling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to microtunnelling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Microtunnelling:
Designed as a fundamental source of information on the installation and renewal of non-man-size supply and sewage lines by the trenchless construction method, this book describes non-steerable and steerable microtunnelling systems, their ...
Dietrich Stein, Dietrich Stein (Prof. Dr.-Ing.), Klemens Möllers, 1989
2
Pipejacking & Microtunnelling
Covers development of trenchless technology; pipejacking and microtunnelling methods equipment: shields and tunnel boring machines; pipejacking: line, drive pit, top side; equipment: microtunnelling; design concepts.
James Thomson, 2010
3
Microtunnelling
This volume comprises the proceedings of a symposium on microtunnelling, and is also available in French and German.
‎1992
4
Civil Excavations and Tunnelling: A Practical Guide
" "Excavation is a multi-disciplined activity involving civil, construction and mining engineers, earth-scientists and geologists. The book will appeal to practitioners, researchers and students of these disciplines.
Ratan Tatiya, 2005
5
Mechanised Shield Tunnelling
Mechanised shield tunnelling has developed considerably since the publication of the first edition of this book.
Bernhard Maidl, Martin Herrenknecht, Ulrich Maidl, 2013
6
Handbook of Tunnel Engineering I: Structures and Methods
The book is published in two volumes, with the first being devoted to more practical themes of construction and construction process in drill and blast and mechanised tunnelling. Microtunnelling and ventilation are also dealt with.
Bernhard Maidl, Markus Thewes, Ulrich Maidl, 2013
7
Introduction to Tunnel Construction
This range extends from microtunnelling machines of under 1 m diameter to the largest TBMs currently being made of over 15 m diameter. Hence the requirements have to be somewhat general in nature. A separate standard covers airlocks ...
David Chapman, Nicole Metje, Alfred Stärk, 2010
8
Ontario reports
In any case a decision will be made in the near future so that we can order the microtunnelling machine of the appropriate dimension. Full details will be submitted as available. Obviously, it was understood, at least by the plaintiffs, that the ...
‎2001
9
An Introduction to Trenchless Technology
This is the first broad-based guide to the increasingly important subject of trenchless technology - the wide array of processes and techniques for digging holes and rehabilitating conduits without disturbing the ground surface.
Steven R. Kramer, William J. McDonald, James C. Thomson, 2012
10
Underground Infrastructure of Urban Areas: Book + CD-ROM
Underground Infrastructure of Urban Areas is of interest to academics, designers and builders of underground structures, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and equipment, and to policy makers involved in managing and ...
Cezary Madryas, Bogdan Przybyla, Arkadiusz Szot, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MICROTUNNELLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term microtunnelling is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trenchless society looks to boost utility location focus
Underground Service Location is one of several suggested SIGs, along with vacuum excavation, horizontal directional drilling, microtunnelling ... «CSO Australia, Jul 15»
2
Drill will tunnel under river for new northwest sewer line
... pipe below street level and the Bow River without digging a trench, said Brian Fahy, site manager with Ward and Burke Microtunnelling. «Calgary Herald, Jan 15»
3
Roads affected by sinkhole reopened
“Looks like the switch in tunnelling method, from microtunnelling to open cut, was a good solution. “Out of 16 portal frames, the first six located ... «The Star Online, Nov 14»
4
Northwest Trunk river crossing gets underway in Lindsay
Ward & Burke Microtunnelling is the company with the technology and experience to drill through the bedrock under the river, a process that is ... «Kawartha Media Group, Oct 14»
5
Mumbai Metro Line-3: Metro eyes prime land at WR's SoBo stations
The authorities will carry necessary work through microtunnelling. Mumbai Central The station plays an important role in the project, and needs ... «Mid-Day, Oct 14»
6
Eng. Essa Al Maidoor explains microtunnelling
Microtunnelling will continue to be a technique that allows the UAE's urban landscape to evolve in a cost-effective and non-evasive manner, ... «Construction Week Online, Aug 14»
7
Nancy ready to begin drilling McConnell Dowell's northern tunnel
... construction manager, said the business would lay 3.15km of wastewater pipeline for Watercare using microtunnelling trenchless technology. «New Zealand Herald, Aug 14»
8
Construction projects exempt from East Gwillimbury's noise bylaws
A decision for the exemption came after discussions with Ward and Burke Microtunnelling, subcontractors for the project, and a presentation ... «YorkRegion.com, Jul 14»
9
Roundup: Sanitary Sewer Overhaul to Affect Residents
Navarrete said the city will need to hire a second contractor who can use microtunnelling technology to tunnel in these areas. While this project ... «Raleigh Public Record, Mar 14»
10
Site visit: Ned Al Sheba 4 Drainage Project
The microtunnelling machines used to drive the pipes typically cost around AED10m. These are used by digging trenches on either side of ... «Construction Week Online, Nov 13»

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