bunkering

Speech parts

1. bunkering - Noun

2. bunkering - Verb

Meaning

bunkering

present participle of bunker

(nautical) The taking on board of bunker fuel.
The number of bunkerings at the port has been increasing.
Our company provides bunkering services throughout the region.
Synonym: coaling

(chiefly Nigeria) The illicit removal of oil from a pipeline or other distribution system.

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Examples

Although Brooks had been bunkering down at the location throughout the quarantine, it’s also the same place where they tied the knot almost three years ago — so the significance of that spot could not be understated! Source: Internet

As a socially responsible organisation, we understand that the community bears the brunt of illegal bunkering and refining activities. Source: Internet

At Five Farms, Foster removed trees (which nearly everyone is doing these days), rebuilt greens to make them manageable with today's green speeds, regrassed everything and reestablished Tillinghast's bunkering. Source: Internet

A tanker bunkering (refueling) a container ship in Nakhodka, Russia, in February, 2018. Source: Internet

In the face of these challenges, stakeholders were said to have condemned the activities of the oil bunkering that was linked to the explosion of the pipeline and said that it was not healthy for the livelihood of the generality of the people. Source: Internet

The national chairman said the association was deeply concerned over the devastating effect of illegal oil bunkering on the ecosystem. Source: Internet

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