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Definition of bunkering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
maritimeTECH. the process of supplying fuel to a shipTECH.
- Bunkering will begin at the port tomorrow morning.
2.
oil theftTECH. the illegal taking of oil from pipelines or tanksTECH.
- Authorities arrested several people for bunkering last week.
Adjective
1.
marine refuelingTECH. related to supplying fuel to shipsTECH.
- The bunkering process is essential for long voyages.
2.
tank managementTECH. involving storage of fuelTECH.
- The bunkering facilities are located near the port.
3.
illicitTECH. involving illegal oil siphoningTECH.
- Authorities cracked down on the bunkering activities in the region.
Expressions with bunkering
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ship supplying liquefied natural gas to other ships
The LNG bunkering vessel refueled the cargo ship at sea.
illegal tapping of oil pipelines
Authorities cracked down on oil bunkering in the region.
Origin of bunkering
Unknown
Examples of bunkering in a sentence
Strict rules govern bunkering near the marine reserve. Satellite images helped investigators trace bunkering along the delta creeks. Local fishermen reported spills linked to bunkering near the loading jetty. Bunkering operations were delayed due to weather. The ship's crew prepared for the bunkering procedure. The bunkering operations were completed without any issues.
Bunkering procedures must follow strict safety guidelines. The bunkering operation was discovered by the coast guard. Bunkering activities have increased in the delta.
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- French:soutage, de soutage, ...
- German:Bunkern, Bunkern von Schiffen, ...
- Italian:rifornimento di carburante, di rifornimento, ...
- Spanish:bunkering, abastecimiento de combustible, ...
- Portuguese:abastecimento, abastecimento de combustível, ...
- Chinese:船舶加油, 燃料补给的, ...
- Japanese:バンカリング, 燃料補給の, ...
- Arabic:تَمْوين, تَمْوِينِي, ...
- Hebrew:תִּדְלוּק, שֶׁל תַּדְלוּק, ...
- Russian:бункеровка, бункеровочный, ...
- Ukrainian:бункерування, заправка суден, ...
- Hindi:बंकरिंग, ईंधन भरने, ...
Definition of bunker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militaryfortified shelter for protection against attacks
- The soldiers took cover in the bunker.
2.
golfTECH. sand-filled hazard on a golf courseTECH.
- He struggled to get the ball out of the bunker.
3.
storageDated UK large container for storing coalDated UK
- The old house had a coal bunker in the yard.
4.
gamesTECH. obstacle in paintball to block opponentsTECH.
- He hid behind the bunker during the game.
5.
maritimeDated compartment for storing fuel on a shipDated
- The ship's bunker was full of coal.
Verb
1.
safetyintr. hide and stay protected inside an underground shelterintr.
- They bunkered down during the storm.
2.
ship refuelingtr. Dated fill a ship's fuel tanktr. Dated
- They bunkered the vessel before setting sail..
3.
sportstr. TECH. send a golf ball into a sand traptr. TECH.
- He accidentally bunkered his shot on the 9th hole.
Images of bunker

fortified shelter for protection against attacks 
sand-filled hazard on a golf course 
large container for storing coal 
obstacle in paintball to block opponents 
compartment for storing fuel on a ship
Expressions with bunker
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defensive attitude due to feeling under attack
The team developed a bunker mentality after the criticism.
heavy oil used to power ships
The ship was refueled with bunker oil.
Origin of bunker
Scottish, bonkar (chest) + Middle English, bunk (bench)
Examples of bunker in a sentence
They found refuge in an underground bunker. The golfer aimed carefully to avoid the bunker. She practiced hitting the ball out of the bunker. They filled the bunker with enough coal for winter. The factory's bunker was emptied during the strike. The bunker provided cover from the paintballs.
Players rushed to the bunker for safety. The engineer inspected the bunker's fuel levels. Bunkers must be checked regularly for safety. We decided to bunker in the basement during the tornado. Residents bunkered in their homes as the hurricane approached. The crew bunkered the ship at dawn. We need to bunker the boat before the storm hits. She bunkered her drive, much to her frustration. The golfer bunkered the ball, adding to his score.
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- French:bunker, se réfugier, ...
- German:Bunker, Schutz suchen, ...
- Italian:bunker, rifugiarsi, ...
- Spanish:búnker, refugiarse en un búnker, ...
- Portuguese:bunker, abrigar-se, ...
- Chinese:掩体, 躲进掩体, ...
- Japanese:バンカー, 避難する, ...
- Arabic:مَخْبَأ, اِحْتَمَى في مَلْجَأ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּנְקֶר, לְהִתְבַּצֵּר, ...
- Russian:бункер, укрыться, ...
- Ukrainian:бункер, сховатися, ...
- Hindi:बंकर, बंकर में छिपना, ...

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