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bunkering

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The taking on board of bunker fuel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • The number of bunkerings at the port has been increasing.
  • Our company provides bunkering services throughout the region.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: coaling

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The illicit removal of oil from a pipeline or other distribution system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Nigeria, countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of bunker

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: ανθράκευση (anthrákefsi) — taking bunker fuel on board
  • Norwegian Bokmål: bunkring — taking bunker fuel on board
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: bunkring — taking bunker fuel on board