Basement vs. Bunker

Difference Between Basement and Bunker

Basementnoun

A floor of a building below ground level.

Bunkernoun

(military) A hardened shelter, often buried partly or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.

Basementnoun

(geology) A mass of igneous or metamorphic rock forming the foundation over which a platform of sedimentary rocks is laid.

Bunkernoun

(British) A large container or bin for storing coal, often built outside in the yard of a house. Now rare, as different types of fuels and energy sources are being used.

Basementnoun

Last place in a sports conference standings.

Bunkernoun

(nautical) A container for storing coal or fuel oil for a ship's engine. [Also, by extension] the quantity of fuel needed to replenish that container.

Basementnoun

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

Bunkernoun

(rail) the coal compartment on a tank engine.

Basementnoun

the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture

Bunkernoun

(golf) A sand-filled hollow on a golf course.

Bunkernoun

(paintball) An obstacle used to block an opposing player's view and field of fire.

Bunkernoun

(Scotland) A sort of chest or box, as in a window, the lid of which serves for a seat.

Bunkernoun

A kitchen worktop.

Bunkernoun

One who bunks off; a truant from school.

Bunkernoun

Certain fish, menhaden.

Bunkerverb

(nautical) To load a vessel with oil or coal for the engine.

Bunkerverb

(golf) To hit a golf ball into a bunker.

Bunkerverb

(paintball) To fire constantly at a hiding opponent, preventing them from firing at other players and trapping them behind the barrier. This can also refer to eliminating an opponent behind cover by rushing the position and firing at extremely close range as the player becomes exposed.