Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Shunts.
Shunts - as a noun
A passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
Example: "An arteriovenus shunt"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passage10passageway19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bypass13electrical shuntImplant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
Shunts - as a verb
Transfer to another track, of trains
Provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt
Example Sentences
"The doctors decided to use shunts to redirect blood flow in the patient's heart."
"The railway system uses shunts to switch trains from one track to another."
"The engineer repaired the electrical shunts to restore power to the system."
"During the surgery, the surgeon inserted shunts to bypass the blocked arteries."
"The traffic congestion was relieved by opening additional shunts on the highway."
Word Game Points
Is SHUNTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shunts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHUNTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SHUNTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shunts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHUNTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHUNTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shunts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHUNTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
