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Vocabulary Entry
shunt
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A passage or pathway for diverting a flow of fluid, electrical current, or something similar.
Example Sentences
"The doctor inserted a shunt to relieve the pressure in the patient's brain."
"Electricians often install a shunt to safely divert excess current."
"The shunt in the plumbing system helps redirect water flow."
V
verb
To divert or redirect something, such as a flow of fluid or electrical current.
Example Sentences
"The paramedics had to shunt the patient to a different hospital."
"They decided to shunt the excess water to prevent flooding."
"The scientist planned to shunt the electrical output for the experiment."