Bunkered: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
bunkered
[ หbสล.kษrd ]
military terminology
Bunkered refers to the act of taking refuge in a bunker or fortified shelter, especially during military conflict. This term is commonly used to describe the process of securing personnel and equipment in protected spaces to avoid danger from enemy attacks or threats. Bunkering can also refer to the storage of supplies necessary for sustaining operations during prolonged periods in such shelters.
Synonyms
fortified, secured, sheltered.
Examples of usage
- The soldiers bunkered down during the artillery bombardment.
- They had bunkered themselves away in the secure facility.
- The team was instructed to bunker in until the threat was over.
Translations
Translations of the word "bunkered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น refugiado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคเคฐ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช bunkered
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersembunyi
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ schroniony
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใซใผใซ้ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท abritรฉ
๐ช๐ธ refugiado
๐น๐ท sฤฑฤฤฑnmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ปค์ ์จ๊ฒจ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุจุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ ukrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ukrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่็
๐ธ๐ฎ skrit
๐ฎ๐ธ fali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ refugiado
Etymology
The term 'bunkered' originates from the word 'bunker', which dates back to the 19th century. The word 'bunker' itself is believed to have come from the Scots word 'bunk' meaning a storage area or a fortified shelter. The use of bunkers in military operations became prominent during World War I, where they were employed to provide protection against enemy fire. As warfare evolved, the concept of bunkers expanded, leading to their widespread use in World War II and later conflicts. The modern interpretation of bunkering includes not just military usage but also applications in various sectors like construction and disaster preparedness, where structures are designed to be resilient against attacks or natural disasters.