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bunkers

/ˈbʌŋkərz/

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noun

Schutzbunker, Unterstand

A hardened shelter, often buried partly or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.

Examples :

"During World War II, many families built bunkers in their backyards to protect themselves from air raids. "

Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs bauten viele Familien Schutzbunker in ihren Hinterhöfen, um sich vor Luftangriffen zu schützen.

military architecture building war

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noun

Kohlebunker

A large container or bin for storing coal, often built outside in the yard of a house. Now rare, as different types of fuels and energy sources are being used.

Examples :

"My grandfather remembers filling the bunkers with coal every autumn to heat the house during the cold winter months. "

Mein Großvater erinnert sich daran, jeden Herbst die Kohlebunker mit Kohle zu füllen, um das Haus während der kalten Wintermonate zu heizen.

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Bunker, Brennstofflager

A container for storing coal or fuel oil for a ship's engine. [Also, by extension] the quantity of fuel needed to replenish that container.

Examples :

"The large cargo ship filled its bunkers with fuel oil before departing for its long voyage. "

Das große Frachtschiff füllte seine Bunker mit Heizöl, bevor es sich auf seine lange Reise begab.

nautical fuel vehicle energy technical industry machine item

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Kohlenkasten

The coal compartment on a tank engine.

Examples :

"The fireman shoveled coal from the bunkers into the engine's firebox to keep the train moving. "

Der Heizer schaufelte Kohle aus dem Kohlenkasten in den Feuerraum der Lokomotive, um den Zug in Bewegung zu halten.

vehicle machine part fuel

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Sandbunker

A sand-filled hollow on a golf course.

Examples :

"The golfer tried to avoid the bunkers that guarded the green. "

Der Golfer versuchte, die Sandbunker zu vermeiden, die das Grün bewachten.

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Bunker

An obstacle used to block an opposing player's view and field of fire.

Examples :

"The soldiers used the bunkers to hide from enemy fire and plan their next move. "

Die Soldaten nutzten die Bunker, um sich vor feindlichem Feuer zu verstecken und ihren nächsten Zug zu planen.

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Truhe, Kasten

A sort of chest or box, as in a window, the lid of which serves for a seat.

Examples :

"The children loved to sit on the bunkers built into the bay window, reading their books in the sunlight. "

Die Kinder liebten es, auf den in die Fensterbucht eingebauten Truhen zu sitzen und im Sonnenlicht ihre Bücher zu lesen.

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Küchenarbeitsplatte

A kitchen worktop.

Examples :

"The new kitchen has beautiful granite bunkers. "

Die neue Küche hat wunderschöne Granit-Küchenarbeitsplatten.

property building

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Schwänzer, Schulschwänzer

One who bunks off; a truant from school.

Examples :

"The teacher marked three students absent, but later discovered they were actually bunkers hiding in the library to avoid the math test. "

Der Lehrer markierte drei Schüler als abwesend, entdeckte aber später, dass sie tatsächlich Schwänzer waren, die sich in der Bibliothek versteckten, um den Mathetest zu vermeiden.

education person

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Menhaden

Certain fish, menhaden.

Examples :

"The fisherman cast his net, hoping to catch a lot of bunkers to sell for bait. "

Der Fischer warf sein Netz aus, in der Hoffnung, viele Menhaden zu fangen, um sie als Köder zu verkaufen.