BUNKS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word bunks. (close relations)
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beat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart • the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music • a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations • a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior • the sound of stroke or blow • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • a regular rate of repetition • a stroke or blow • the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing adjective satellite • very tired verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression • hit repeatedly • move rhythmically • shape by beating • make a rhythmic sound • glare or strike with great intensity • move with a thrashing motion • sail with much tacking or with difficulty • stir vigorously • strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music • be superior • avoid paying • make a sound like a clock or a timer • move with a flapping motion • indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion • make by pounding or trampling • produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly • strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting • beat through cleverness and wit • be a mystery or bewildering to • wear out completely | ||||||||
berth | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a job in an organization • a place where a craft can be made fast • a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers verb • provide with a berth • secure in or as if in a berth or dock • come into or dock at a wharf | ||||||||
buncombe | nounn | |||||||
noun • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | ||||||||
bunkum | nounn | |||||||
noun • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | ||||||||
escape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of escaping physically • an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy • nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do • an avoidance of danger or difficulty • a means or way of escaping • a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild • the discharge of a fluid from some container • a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level verb • run away from confinement • fail to experience • escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action • be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by • remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • issue or leak, as from a small opening | ||||||||
guff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | ||||||||
hogwash | nounn | |||||||
noun • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | ||||||||
hokum | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message that seems to convey no meaning | ||||||||
lam | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a rapid escape (as by criminals) verb • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • give a thrashing to; beat hard | ||||||||
meaninglessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message that seems to convey no meaning • the quality of having no value or significance | ||||||||
nonsense | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message that seems to convey no meaning • ornamental objects of no great value adjective satellite • having no intelligible meaning | ||||||||
nonsensicality | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message that seems to convey no meaning | ||||||||
rot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) verb • break down • become physically weaker | ||||||||
run | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely • the act of testing something • a race run on foot • an unbroken series of events • (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team • a regular trip • the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace • the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation • unrestricted freedom to use • the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.) • a small stream • a race between candidates for elective office • a row of unravelled stitches • the pouring forth of a fluid • an unbroken chronological sequence • a short trip verb • move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. • have a particular form • move along, of liquids • perform as expected when applied • change or be different within limits • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • cause to emit recorded audio or video • move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • be operating, running or functioning • change from one state to another • cause to perform • be affected by; be subjected to • continue to exist • occur persistently • carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine • include as the content; broadcast or publicize • conduct to completion • pass over, across, or through • cause something to pass or lead somewhere • make without a miss • deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor • cause an animal to move fast • be diffused • sail before the wind • cover by running; run a certain distance • extend or continue for a certain period of time • set animals loose to graze • keep company • run with the ball; in such sports as football • travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means • travel a route regularly • pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) • compete in a race • progress by being changed • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • come unraveled or undone as if by snagging • become undone | ||||||||
scarper | verbv | |||||||
verb • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | ||||||||
break away | verbv | |||||||
verb • move away or escape suddenly • break off (a piece from a whole) • interrupt a continued activity • withdraw from an organization or communion • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | ||||||||
bunk bed | nounn | |||||||
noun • beds built one above the other | ||||||||
feed bunk | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long trough for feeding cattle | ||||||||
fly the coop | verbv | |||||||
verb • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | ||||||||
head for the hills | ||||||||
verb • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | ||||||||