bunkering

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bunkering

  1. present participle and gerund of bunker

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bunkering (countable and uncountable, plural bunkerings)

  1. (nautical) The taking on board of bunker fuel.
    The number of bunkerings at the port has been increasing.
    Our company provides bunkering services throughout the region.
    Synonym: coaling
  2. (chiefly Nigeria) The illicit removal of oil from a pipeline or other distribution system.

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