Shunk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃʌŋk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Shunk is a verb meaning To impact and penetrate something with a heavy sound, like a blade hitting wood.
Meaning
To impact and penetrate something with a heavy sound, like a blade hitting wood.
Example Sentences
[…] the bitt [of the axe] shunked into the jamb and stuck. Dog brought up his short sword […]
[…] and Guillaume and Aimer fought a press of furious Saracens. It was a tense moment as the key stuck in the lock, and more than one arrow shunked against the heavy oak doors inches from Elye's head.
... shunked into the snow next to the fighting trio. Rez did the same shortly after, although he was less concerned about hitting Bergmin or Tilvia than Silver was. Keskin didn't have the luxury of missing. He wanted to grab his sword, but[…]
Word Forms
- shunks
- shunking
- shunked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shonk, shank, shook, shuck, shatter, shute.
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