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bunker

 

[ หˆbสŒล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military structure

A bunker is a fortified underground shelter typically used during wartime. It is designed to protect occupants from bomb blasts or chemical attacks. Bunkers can vary in size, from simple underground rooms to large complexes with multiple levels. They often include amenities for long-term survival, such as food storage, air filtration systems, and sleeping quarters. Bunkers are commonly associated with military operations, but they can also serve as emergency shelters for civilians during disasters.

Synonyms

fortification, refuge, shelter, stronghold.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers took refuge in the bunker during the air raid.
  • He built a bunker in his backyard for emergency preparedness.
  • The bunker was equipped with all necessary supplies.
  • They spent weeks hiding in the bunker during the conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "bunker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bunker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bunker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะฝะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bunkier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bunker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bรบnker

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑฤŸฤฑnak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ™์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฌุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bunker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bunker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽฉไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bunker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bunker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒะฝะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bunker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bรบnker

Etymology

The term 'bunker' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Scottish word 'bunk' which means a raised sleeping platform or bed. Initially used in military contexts to describe a simple shelter for troops, the term evolved over time. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bunkers became reinforced fortifications designed to withstand artillery fire and aerial bombardment. The concept gained prominence during World War I and II, as military strategists recognized the need for protective structures in modern warfare. Today, 'bunker' also refers to underground shelters built for various purposes, including civilian emergencies and survivalism, reflecting its versatile application beyond the battlefield.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,042, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.