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shunt

/ʃʌnt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shunt mean?

noun, verb

A shunt is a device or connection that allows electric current to flow from one circuit to another. To shunt means to divert or redirect something, especially electric current.

Example

"The engineer installed a shunt to bypass the faulty wire and restore power to the factory."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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