bunker

Meanings

• A large, reinforced structure designed to provide protection and shelter. It is often used as a military installation or a civilian bomb shelter.

  - "The army built a large bunker to store their supplies."
  - "During a civil defense drill, families were instructed to go to their designated bunker."

• A large, enclosed space, often underground, used for the storage or preservation of perishable or valuable goods.

  - "The winery had a large, temperature-controlled bunker for aging their finest wines."
  - "The pharmaceutical company built a large, high-security bunker for storing their experimental and potentially valuable drugs."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bunker
bunker , munker , sunken , hunkered

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Homophones

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1. bunker, bunker-busting, bunkered
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bunker that leads to same result
bunker , bunkers , bunkered , bunkering , Bunker , Ellsworth Bunker , Ellsworth F. Bunker , bunker buster , bunker busters , bunker mentalities , bunker mentality , Bunker Hill

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Forms

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The different forms of bunker include: subterranean bunker, above-ground bunker, mobile bunker, modular bunker, and blast-resistant bunker.

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Etymology

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Old English 'buncan' meaning 'to bend, flex or curve' which evolved into the modern English term 'bunker' which is derived from the Old English word 'bunce' which referred to a 'large, enclosed space' or 'storehouse'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shelter: A place or structure that provides protection and shelter from the elements, danger, or harm.

2. Defense: The act or state of defending or protecting something or someone from harm or attack.

3. Security: The state or condition of being free from danger, threat, or harm.

4. Preparedness: The state or condition of being prepared or ready for a possible emergency or disaster.

5. Emergency: A sudden and unexpected situation that poses an immediate threat or danger to life, property, or the environment.

6. Disaster: A major event or situation that causes widespread destruction, damage, or harm to people, property, or the environment.

7. Crisis: A critical or dangerous situation that requires immediate attention, action, or response to prevent or mitigate the harm or damage caused.

8. Contingency: A situation or event that is uncertain, unpredictable, or subject to change, and that requires careful planning, preparation, and response to minimize the risk or impact of the event or situation.

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Culture

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Throughout history, bunkers have played a significant role in various aspects of human culture. They have been used for a wide range of purposes, from religious and spiritual practices to artistic and literary expressions, and from military and strategic planning to civil defense and emergency preparedness. In many ways, bunkers can be seen as symbolic representations of the human desire for safety, security, and protection, and of the human capacity for innovation, creativity, and adaptation in the face of challenges and adversity.

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