Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Shunt.
How to pronounce shunt:
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Shunt - as a noun
A passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
Example: "An arteriovenus shunt"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passagepassagewayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bypasselectrical shuntImplant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
Shunt - as a verb
Transfer to another track, of trains
Provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt
Example Sentences
"The surgeon inserted a shunt to redirect the flow of blood."
"The train tracks were equipped with a shunt to divert the electricity."
"The engineer used a shunt to bypass the damaged wire."
"The doctor recommended a CSF shunt to manage the patient's hydrocephalus."
"The electrical circuit had a shunt to regulate the current."
Word Game Points
Is SHUNT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shunt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHUNT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SHUNT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shunt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHUNT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SHUNT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shunt is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHUNT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
