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Bunker (Noun)

A fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The enemy's bunker was protected by layers of sandbags and steel plates, making it nearly impenetrable to artillery fire.
A network of bunkers and tunnels crisscrossed beneath the landscape, providing shelter for soldiers during the prolonged siege.
In the event of a nuclear attack, the residents were instructed to take cover in the reinforced bunker beneath the town hall.
The soldiers huddled in the bunker, listening as an artillery bombardment rained down on their position.
A team of archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient bunker, uncovering artifacts from a long-forgotten civilization.

A large container for storing fuel; "the ship's bunkers were full of coal".

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The tanker's bunkers were nearly empty after the long voyage across the Atlantic.
The crew had to work quickly to fill the ship's bunkers with fuel before departing.
Due to the increase in demand, the company decided to build larger bunkers to store its fuel supplies.
After inspecting the ship's bunkers, the captain decided it was time to refuel at the next port.
The cargo ship's bunkers were specially designed to hold large quantities of heavy oil.

A hazard on a golf course.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.