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Meaning of the word bunker in English

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bunker

US /ˈbʌŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈbʌŋ.kɚ/
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Noun

1.

a large container or compartment for storing fuel, especially coal on a ship.

Example:
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The ship's coal bunker was nearly empty after the long voyage.
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The power plant has a large bunker for storing wood chips.
Synonym:
hoppersilocontainerstorage
2.

an underground shelter, typically for use in wartime.

Example:
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The family took refuge in the concrete bunker during the air raid.
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The old military bunker is now a museum.
Synonym:
shelterdugoutstrongholdfortification
3.

a sand trap or other hazard on a golf course.

Example:
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His ball landed directly in the sand bunker.
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She managed to chip out of the deep bunker.
Synonym:
sand traphazardpit

Verb

1.

to hit (a golf ball) into a bunker.

Example:
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He accidentally bunkered his shot on the 18th hole.
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Don't bunker your approach shot, aim for the green.
2.

to store (fuel, especially coal) in a bunker.

Example:
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The crew worked to bunker the ship with fresh coal.
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They need to bunker enough supplies for the winter.
Synonym:
stockpilestorehoardfill
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