bunkering
ˈbʌŋkərɪŋ
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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.
fueling refueling
2.
tank managementTECH.involving storage of fuelTECH.
  • The bunkering facilities are located near the port.
fueling refueling
3.
illicitTECH.involving illegal oil siphoningTECH.
  • Authorities cracked down on the bunkering activities in the region.
illegal illicit unlawful
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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.

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  1. French:soutage, de soutage, ...
  2. German:Bunkern, Bunkern von Schiffen, ...
  3. Italian:rifornimento di carburante, di rifornimento, ...
  4. Spanish:bunkering, abastecimiento de combustible, ...
  5. Portuguese:abastecimento, abastecimento de combustível, ...
  6. Chinese:船舶加油, 燃料补给的, ...
  7. Japanese:バンカリング, 燃料補給の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمْوين, تَمْوِينِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּדְלוּק, שֶׁל תַּדְלוּק, ...
  10. Russian:бункеровка, бункеровочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бункерування, заправка суден, ...
  12. Hindi:बंकरिंग, ईंधन भरने, ...
bunker
ˈbʌŋkər
bunker: fortified shelter for protection against attacks
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Definition of bunker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
militaryfortified shelter for protection against attacks
  • The soldiers took cover in the bunker.
fortification shelter
2.
golfTECH.sand-filled hazard on a golf courseTECH.
  • He struggled to get the ball out of the bunker.
hazard sand trap

Verb

1.
safetyintr.hide and stay protected inside an underground shelterintr.
  • They bunkered down during the storm.
hide shelter
2.
ship refuelingtr.Datedfill a ship's fuel tanktr.Dated
  • They bunkered the vessel before setting sail..
fuel up refuel
3.
sportstr.TECH.send a golf ball into a sand traptr.TECH.
  • He accidentally bunkered his shot on the 9th hole.
hazard sand trap
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Images of bunker

  • bunker: fortified shelter for protection against attacks
    fortified shelter for protection against attacks
  • bunker: sand-filled hazard on a golf course
    sand-filled hazard on a golf course
  • bunker: large container for storing coal
    large container for storing coal
  • bunker: obstacle in paintball to block opponents
    obstacle in paintball to block opponents
  • bunker: compartment for storing fuel on a ship
    compartment for storing fuel on a ship

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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.

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  1. French:bunker, se réfugier, ...
  2. German:Bunker, Schutz suchen, ...
  3. Italian:bunker, rifugiarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:búnker, refugiarse en un búnker, ...
  5. Portuguese:bunker, abrigar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:掩体, 躲进掩体, ...
  7. Japanese:バンカー, 避難する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَخْبَأ, اِحْتَمَى في مَلْجَأ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוּנְקֶר, לְהִתְבַּצֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:бункер, укрыться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бункер, сховатися, ...
  12. Hindi:बंकर, बंकर में छिपना, ...

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