bunkers

plural of bunker

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Noun
  • In the province of Salerno in southern Italy, the Grotte dell’Angelo is a karst system featuring a unique network of caverns and impressive stalactites hanging from the vaults and stalagmites rising from the floor.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Burial vaults are typically made of concrete and act as protective containers for caskets and coffins, according to The Dallas Morning News.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The defensive foundations are there.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Archaeologists were able to penetrate multiple layers to fully understand how the gate was constructed, including its deep foundations and supports.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Bunkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunkers. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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