bank

US /bæŋk/
UK /bæŋk/
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a financial establishment that uses money deposited by customers for investment, pays it out when required, makes loans at interest, and exchanges currency

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I need to go to the bank to deposit a check.
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The bank offers various types of loans.
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financial institutionlendercredit union
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a long, raised mound or ridge

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The car swerved and hit the snow bank.
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They sat on a grassy bank overlooking the river.
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moundridgeembankmentheappile
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to deposit money or valuables in a bank

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I need to bank this check by tomorrow.
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She banked her savings in a high-interest account.
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depositsaveinvest
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to build up or form a bank or mound

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The snow banked up against the fence.
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The river had banked up with silt over the years.
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pile upheap upaccumulate
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to tilt (an aircraft) to one side when turning

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The pilot banked the plane sharply to avoid the storm.
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The motorcycle banked into the turn.
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tiltleananglecant
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