First Known Use: circa 1582
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1bunt
noun \ˈbənt\
Definition of BUNT
1
a : the middle part of a square sail b : the part of a furled sail gathered up in a bunch at the center of the yard
2
: the bagging part of a fishing net
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Origin of BUNT
perhaps from Low German, bundle, from Middle Low German; akin to Old English byndel bundle
2bunt
verb
baseball : to hit a baseball lightly with the bat so that the ball rolls only for a short distance
Full Definition of BUNT
transitive verb
1
: to strike or push with or as if with the head : butt
2
: to push or tap (a baseball) lightly with a bat without swinging
intransitive verb
: to bunt a baseball
— bunt·er noun
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Origin of BUNT
alteration of butt
First Known Use: 1584
3bunt
noun
4bunt
noun
Definition of BUNT
: a destructive covered smut of wheat caused by a fungus (genus Tilletia)
Origin of BUNT
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1790
BUNT Defined for Kids
bunt
verb \ˈbənt\
bunt·edbunt·ing
Definition of BUNT for Kids
: to hit a baseball lightly so that the ball rolls for a short distance
— bunt noun
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