Early golf developed on links land, where sand blew across the course and 'burns' (small rivers) ran across it to the sea. In time these were shaped into the hazards that they are today, especially the sand, putting it in pits called bunkers.
Waste bunkers are natural sandy areas, usually very large and often found on links courses; they are not considered hazards according to the rules of golf, and so, unlike in fairway or greenside bunkers, golfers are permitted to ground a club lightly in, or remove loose impediments from, the area around the ball.
Bunkers are mostly underground, in contrast to blockhouses which are mostly above ground. They were used extensively in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War for weapons facilities, command and control centers, and storage facilities. Bunkers can also be used as protection from tornadoes.
It is designed for a community of up to 75 people to weather a maximum of five years inside a sealed, self-sufficient luxury habitat. When the event passes, residents expect to be able emerge into the post-apocalyptic world (Paw, in prepper parlance) to rebuild society afresh.
A class bunker is someone who misses(skips) alot school or class's.
informal. : crazy, mad: such as. a : very fond, enthusiastic, or excited She's bonkers for/about opera. He's bonkers for/about her.
In the shipping world we hear the bunker term a lot as it is one of the main costs that the carriers incur. Bunker fuel is a primary type of fuel oil used aboard ships. In the past there have been many fluctuations which had serious effects on the price of the fuel used for vessels.
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'bunker':
- Break 'bunker' down into sounds: [BUN] + [KUH] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
- Record yourself saying 'bunker' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
How to Build an Underground Bunker in 9 Steps
- Get Permission. The most important thing to do is to get the proper permits.
- Choose the Location.
- Develop a Blueprint.
- Pick the Right Bunker Building Material.
- Choose the Right Excavating Equipment.
- Acquire Key Living Materials.
- Start Digging.
- Reinforce the Shelter.
bun·ker
- a. A bin or tank especially for fuel storage, as on a ship. b. often bunkers Fuel, such as coal or fuel oil, used especially in ships.
- An underground fortification, often with a concrete projection above ground level for observation or gun emplacements.
- Sports See sand trap.
Bunkers are huge underground facilities introduced with Covert Ops. They may be customized with several additions, similar to Motorcycle Clubhouses and CEO Offices. There are 11 bunkers available to purchase from Maze Bank Foreclosures after receiving an introductory phone call from Agent 14.
Ships generally use 3 types of marine fuels. Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) , Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (LSFO) and diesel oil. Different countries have different rules for burning fuel when the ship is at that place.
But in any case for not less than 12 months from the time of delivery. MARPOL sample and Bunker Delivery Note shall be kept onboard properly for Port State Control etc. Retained SAMPLE : Two bottles of Sample (Approx.
“Bunkering†is a term used to describe the process of filling a ship with oil (or coal). “Illegal oil bunkering†is a euphemism for theft.
It involves the combustion of a suitable fuel inside a cylinder containing a piston, whose motion results from the transformation of thermal energy into mechanical work. Today, diesel engines are used extensively in the Navy, serving as propulsion units for small boats, ships and land vehicles.
Bunker is the proper term for what is commonly called a sand trap. Bunker is official terminology, sand trap is just what people say.â€
: a low passageway (as in a cave) that can be traversed only by crawling.
*A bunker is a kitchen worktop and slitter is a verb which means 'to eat or work messily'.
Bunk, slang for bunkum, meaning: Absurd, ridiculous, nonsense, bunkum (related to the word debunk)
