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bunton

[ buhn-tn ]

noun

, Mining.
  1. one of a number of struts reinforcing the walls of a shaft and dividing it into vertical compartments.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bunton1

First recorded in 1625–35; earlier bunting squared timber, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences

Charles later chatted to Heart FM star and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton - and asked her if the girls might reform.

The last time she had seen it it was on the table after Mrs. Bunton copied the title.

But the Rectory stood on rather rising ground, and old Dr. Bunton and his wife had fortunately been fond of gardening.

At Portscale there was a beautiful old church, and a vicar younger and much more active than Dr. Bunton.

Bill Bunton resisted arrest and was pugnacious, of course declaring his innocence.

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