Shunt Definition

shunt
noun
  1. a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another; "an arteriovenus shunt"
  2. a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
  3. implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
verb
  1. transfer to another track, of trains
  2. provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt

"Shunt" in song lyrics

See how shunt is used in real songs:

  • "vp shunt"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cerebral shunt"
    AOL — AOL
  • "denver shunt"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "shunt"

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