Bunt
n.
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A fungus (Ustilago fœtida) which affects the ear of cereals, filling the grains with a fetid dust; -- also called pepperbrand. (Bot.)
Bunt
n.
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The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard. (Naut.)
Bunt
n.
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A push or shove; a butt; (Baseball)
Bunt
v. i.
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To swell out; as, the sail bunts. (Naut.)
Bunt
v. t. & i.
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To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt; as, the ram bunted the boy.
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To bat or tap (the ball) slowly within the infield by meeting it with the bat without swinging at it. (Baseball)