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Source: gcide
Bunk \Bunk\ (b[u^][ng]k), n. [Cf. OSw. bunke heap, also boaring,
flooring. Cf. {Bunch}.]

1. A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the
daytime and for a bed at night. [U.S.]

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2. One of a series of berths or bed places in tiers; as, to
sleep in the top bunk.

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3. A piece of wood placed on a lumberman's sled to sustain
the end of heavy timbers. [Local, U.S.]

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4. a bed. [informal]
[PJC]

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Source: gcide
Bunk \Bunk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Bunked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Bunking}.]

To go to bed in a bunk; -- sometimes with in. [Colloq. U.S.]
--Bartlett.

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