bunker

/ˈbʌŋkər/
verb
  1. To store fuel in a ship's bunker.
    • We need to bunker the ship with diesel before the storm hits.
    • The crew spent the morning bunkering fuel for the next leg of the trip.
    • The tanker stopped at the port to bunker before continuing its journey.
  2. To hit a golf ball into a bunker.
    • She tends to bunker her drives when she gets nervous.
    • He bunkered his approach shot on the 18th hole and lost the match.
    • The player bunkered the ball twice in the same round.
noun
  1. A shelter, often underground, built to protect people from bombs or attacks.
    • During the Cold War, many families built backyard bunkers to prepare for a nuclear attack.
    • The old military bunker is now a museum where visitors can learn about wartime history.
    • The soldiers took cover in a concrete bunker during the air raid.
  2. A sand trap or hollow area on a golf course that makes the shot more difficult.
    • The golf course has over 50 bunkers, making it one of the most challenging in the region.
    • His ball landed in a deep bunker near the green, so he had to use a sand wedge.
    • She practiced hitting out of bunkers for an hour before the tournament.
  3. A large container or storage area for fuel, especially on a ship.
    • They checked the fuel bunker levels before setting sail.
    • The ship's crew filled the bunkers with enough oil for the long voyage.
    • The power plant has a coal bunker that holds several days' supply.
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