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bunks

/bʌŋks/

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noun

One of a series of berths or beds placed in tiers.

Examples :

"The summer camp cabin had three bunks, so six campers could sleep inside. "

property nautical architecture

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noun

A built-in bed on board ship, often erected in tiers one above the other.

Examples :

"The sailors slept soundly in their bunks below deck, the gentle rocking of the ship lulling them to sleep. "

nautical sailing vehicle place architecture

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noun

Examples :

"The summer camp cabins had rows of bunks for all the children to sleep in. "

property item building

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noun

A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night.

Examples :

"During the long voyage, the sailors used the bunks for resting during the night and as seats for playing cards during the day. "

architecture building item place

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noun

A piece of wood placed on a lumberman's sled to sustain the end of heavy timbers.

Examples :

"The bunks on the lumberman's sled groaned under the weight of the enormous logs. "

material part building technical

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verb

To occupy a bunk.

Examples :

"After a long day of hiking, the campers were eager to bunk in their cabin. "

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verb

To provide a bunk.

Examples :

"The summer camp director bunks each counselor with two campers. "

property building

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verb

To fail to attend school or work without permission; to play truant (usually as in 'to bunk off').

Examples :

""He decided to bunk maths class and go to the park with his friends." "

action job education

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verb

To expel from a school.

Examples :

"Because of his repeated offenses, the headmaster decided to bunk him from the school. "

education action