Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhng-ker]
- /ˈbʌŋ kər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhng-ker]
- /ˈbʌŋ kər/
Definitions of bunkering word
- noun bunkering a large bin or receptacle; a fixed chest or box: a coal bunker. 1
- noun bunkering a fortification set mostly below the surface of the ground with overhead protection provided by logs and earth or by concrete and fitted with openings through which guns may be fired. 1
- noun bunkering Golf. any obstacle, as a sand trap or mound of dirt, constituting a hazard. 1
- verb with object bunkering Nautical. to provide fuel for (a vessel). to convey (bulk cargo except grain) from a vessel to an adjacent storehouse. 1
- verb with object bunkering Golf. to hit (a ball) into a bunker. 1
- verb with object bunkering to equip with or as if with bunkers: to bunker an army's defenses. 1
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Origin of bunkering
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; earlier bonkar (Scots) box, chest, serving also as a seat, of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Bunkering
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bunkering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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