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Bunker

noun
Word Frequency: 1.9

Definitions

1.nounA hardened shelter, often buried partly or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
2.nounA large container or bin for storing coal, often built outside in the yard of a house. Now rare, as different types of fuels and energy sources are being used.
3.nounA container for storing coal or fuel oil for a ship's engine. [Also, by extension] the quantity of fuel needed to replenish that container.
4.nounThe coal compartment on a tank engine.
5.nounA sand-filled hollow on a golf course.
6.nounAn obstacle used to block an opposing player's view and field of fire.
7.nounA sort of chest or box, as in a window, the lid of which serves for a seat.
8.nounA kitchen worktop.
9.nounOne who bunks off; a truant from school.
10.nounCertain fish, menhaden.
11.verbTo load a vessel with oil or coal for the engine.
12.verbTo hit a golf ball into a bunker.
13.verbTo fire constantly at a hiding opponent, preventing them from firing at other players and trapping them behind the barrier. This can also refer to eliminating an opponent behind cover by rushing the position and firing at extremely close range as the player becomes exposed.

Synonyms

dugouttrapsand trapblockhousebulwarkfortressfortstrongholdhatchbasementboxpillbox

Rhymes With

junkeryounkerstinkerclinkerhunkerblinkerdunkerspelunker
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